How would landlords and the bureaucratic classes, who have for years ruled Islamic society, set aside their own personal interests and hence voluntarily accept the transfer of power onto the public? In a relatively advanced and free society, democracy is not a goal but a tool of advancement towards the future. But within Islamic states, democracy is both a goal and the tool. In his description of democracy, one Islamic leader once wrote: “For our nation, the existence of democracy and the possibilities of expressing our opinions are of great importance. Without freedom in the deliverance of information and without the free usage of democratic rights, all other forms of democratic rights will be undermined and a vision of true socialist society would seem impossible. In the meantime, in order to rid our society of bureaucrats, favoritism, bribery and lawlessness, the presence of democracy is essential. We must eradicate bribery, administrative corruption, mental stagnation and other forms of unpleasant parameters from our society. Because democracy would eliminate obstacles and other forms of differences between the educated people and governmental offices, and ultimately paves the way for economic and social advancements.” Evidently, man’s mental and material potential can only surface through a democratic environment. The technical standard of the contemporary world demands a modern approach from the workforce. The old-style standards are no longer effective in the general performance of society regarding production. Advances in the modern industrial world are impossible today in the absence of democracy. The lack of democracy in the Islamic world has not only imposed pressure on its economic activities, but it has caused advancements in culture and economy to grind to a halt. These pressures are gaining momentum in these countries as time goes by. However, current advancements are accompanied by the highest possible standards of life that man can enjoy.
Posted on: Fri, 29 Nov 2013 15:01:36 +0000
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