Even if they are not in complete control of the means of production and ownership of all aspects of life, bureaucrats in Islamic states ensure that they are at least in unconditional control of such aspects. In reality, the greatest of contradictions within Islamic states is the contradiction between economic affairs and administrative bureaucracy. It can rightfully be questioned whether, within Islamic society, the ruling bureaucrats are in fact the same people disguised as capitalists in government? Some may argue that within Islamic states the ruling bureaucrats are not in absolute control of the wealth of the country; in other words, the ruling bureaucrats are also subject to the government, and therefore, they are not known as the “owning class.” Perhaps there is a connection between the bureaucrats’ ownership and their leadership? Maybe the phrase “ownership” should not be used to refer to Islamic bureaucrats, but whatever it means, even if the bureaucrats are not in direct ownership of the entire system, they make sure to exploit the working classes and their products in their own interests? Perhaps, some argue, in Islamic states individualism is not deeply rooted in the system but is only coincidental? There are plenty of suspicions to this approach. One is that bureaucracy provides a fertile ground for upper levels in the bureaucratic system to rule the lower. This is what the pillar of bureaucracy is indeed resting on. There may be arguments that the public in Islamic states are not actively opposing the bureaucrats. The ruling bureaucrats are feeding from the extensive bureaucracy and Islamic states. It is true that, in Islamic societies, the dissatisfaction of the public has not yet turned into an active force against the bureaucrats. Under normal circumstances of bureaucratic leadership in the Islamic states, the public are not instrumental in their opposition. Only under conditions of upheaval and critical circumstances will the public rise against the ruling views. The bureaucratic leadership is well aware of such possibilities, and therefore they resort to militarism in order to strengthen their power base for confrontation against the mob. This is precisely why the Islamic leadership, against all odds, seeks to bring every aspect of the system, i.e., economic, social, political and cultural issues, under its total control. In this way, an entire organization, such as the ruling party, and judicial, police, military, security forces, are guaranteed to be subordinated to the needs of the ruling bureaucrats. It is hard to imagine that, across the globe, there are any bureaucratic systems compared to those of Islamic states that bring the services of the above organizations to such an extent under their domination. The bureaucratic rulers of Islamic states consider themselves to be the champions and the most educated, trusted, scientifically minded and the best interpreters of the Islamic laws. In this way, they have managed to win the trust of many lower sectors of bureaucracy (including parties, governmental organizations and administrative sectors), workers, the uneducated and the rural populations, resulting in the virtual worship of individuals in Iranian society. Individualism has brought about a system of terror and force on behalf of the Islamic rulers, which has resulted in a stronger power base for the bureaucrats.
Posted on: Fri, 20 Sep 2013 11:51:31 +0000
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