When the Prophet migrated to Madinah, the majority of the Madinan people had embraced the faith of Islam. These people themselves declared the Prophet as their leader. What was in Madinah was basically a political administration, which had emerged from the society itself. Neither the Prophet nor the people of Madinah used the term “Khilafat” (‘Caliphate’). The political leader in Islam is decided not through appointment, but by election. There is a well-known verse in the Quran in this regard: “Their affairs are decided by mutual consultation.” (42:38). This means that political leaders in Islam are elected through the democratic process.
Posted on: Fri, 24 Oct 2014 08:14:19 +0000
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