Tuesday, March 01, 2005

Islam’s Democratic Imperative

This author's view: That Islam's only proper interpretation is one of peace and all those who pursue war and terrorism are misinterpreting the Koran.

"My understanding is drawn from a principle contained by the basic Islamic theory of legal reasoning, which asserts that when strong religious interests can be realized only through a particular path of action, that path itself is no longer a matter of choice. It also becomes a religious rule. Thus, if we can establish that democracy is the means to realize the strong interests of the Muslim community – and I believe we can do this – then democracy may be declared a religious duty in Islam."

"We must recognize that democracy has proved its worth around the world. It is the best way of organizing a society based on reality and not ideals. Why shouldn’t Iraqis benefit from the proven experience of other peoples?"

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