TEN GOOD QUALITIES OF AN ISLAMIC

STATE

INTRODUCTION:
The universal characteristics of Islamic State are derived
from the teachings of the holy Quran, as embodied in
the political practice or the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH)
An Islamic State is closely linked with the society
because Islam is accepted as a comprehensive
integrated way of life. The State is only the political
expression of an Islamic society. The majority of the
Islamic states are so far not in a position to recognize
Islamic ideology. In many quarters of the Muslim world a
strong momentum exists to reassert Islamic principles in
social, economic and political spheres. This momentum
often involves a quest for a new Islamic identity, which
may include redefinition of traditional Islamic institutions
and application of Islamic Laws. During the past quarter
century, numerous political developments across the
Muslim world have dramatically pointed to Islamic
reassertion of Islam's political culture

1.THE PROTECTION OF LIFE, PROPERTY AND

HONOUR :

The first is the right to security of life and property. Islam

prohibits killing except for that which is done in the due
process of law at the hands of a God-fearing court. No
government has the right to murder its citizens, openly

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or secretly, because they oppose its unjust policies and
actions or criticize it.

Another right is that of the protection of

honor. Under Islamic Law, if one is proved to have said
things that could have damaged the reputation and
honor of the plaintiff, the accused is declared guilty of
defamation — regardless of whether or not the plaintiff
is able to prove that he is respectable and honorable in
the first place.

2.THE SECURITY OF PERSONAL FREEDOM :

Islam has also laid down the principle that no citizen can
be imprisoned unless his guilt has been proved in an
open court. To arrest a man only on the basis of
suspicion and to throw him into a prison without proper
court proceedings and without providing him a reason-
able opportunity to produce his defense is not
permissible in Islam. It is related in the hadith that once
the Prophet was delivering a lecture in the mosque,
when a man rose during the lecture and said: "O Prophet
of God, for what crime have my neighbours been
arrested?" The Prophet heard the question and
continued his speech. The man rose once again and
repeated the same question. The Prophet again did not
answer and continued his speech. The man rose for a
third time and repeated the same question. Then the
Prophet ordered that the man's neighbours be release.

3.FREEDOM OF RELIGIOUS FEELING :

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Along with the freedoms of conviction and conscience,
Islam has given the right to the individual that his
religious sentiments will be given due respect, and
nothing will be said or done which may encroach upon
his right.

4.TO PROVIDE BASIC NEEDS OF LIFE :

Islam has recognized the right of the needy to

assistance. "And in their wealth there is acknowledged
right for the needy and the destitute" (51:19) source:
Quranic Prism page 862. In this verse, the Qur’an has
not only conferred a right to every man who asks for
assistance in the wealth of the Muslims, but has also laid
down that if a Muslim comes to know that a certain man
is without the basic necessities of life, then, irrespective
of whether he asks for assistance or not, it is his duty to
give all the help that he can.

5.EQUALITY

Islam gives its citizens the right to absolute equality in

the eyes of the law. As far as Muslims are concerned,

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there are clear instructions in the Holy Qur’an Hadith
that in their rights and obligations they are all equal:
"The believers are brothers (to each other)" (49:10)
source: Quranic Prism page 620. "If they
(disbelieves) repent and keep up prayer and pay the
welfare due they are your brothers in faith" (9:11)
source: Quranic Prism page 250. The Prophet has
said that: "The life and blood of Muslims are equally
precious" (AbuDawood, Ibn Maja).

6.RULERS ARE NOT ABOVE THE LAW :

Islam insists and demands that all officials of an Islamic

State, from most senior to most junior, are equal in the
eyes of the law. One of them can claim immunity from it.
The most humble citizen has the right to file a legal
complaint against the highest executive in the land. The
Caliph 'Umar said; "I have myself seen the Prophet, may
Allah's blessings be on him, taking revenge against
himself (penalizing himself for some shortcoming or
failing)."

7.JUSTICE IN ISLAM :

The ideal Islamic state is one where there is justice in

the distribution of the resources of the state as well as in
the dispensation of the law, where people are free to

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enjoy the blessings of God, and so there won’t be room
for any grievance there. From the foregoing, it is evident
that under an Islamic government, the non-Muslims
cannot be forced to practice a faith that they do not
believe in because such coercion undermines the very
core of the Islamic state, namely justice. No one in an
Islamic system can flout justice.

8.TO PROVIDE FREE EDUCATION :

Those who can not afford education in an expensive

state there should be institutes to provide free education
for poor people. It is the duty of the state to provide free
education or at least give them some discount to there
citizen.

Government should make schools and colleges in rural

areas for every one and admission should be based on
merits basis not on source or any kind of relationships.

9.PROMOTE GOOD AND FORBID EVIL :

Muslims must strive to be good models, and not “all talk

and no action.” Our actions are vital to the image of
Muslims worldwide, and they play a key role in opening
many fruitful doors. Our upstanding behaviors’ plays an
essential role in our gaining the respect and recognition
that Muslims deserve in the United States.

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The Holy Qur’an states,” O Muhammad, say to my
servants that they should only say those things that are
best, for Satan doth sow dissension among them, for
Satan are to man an avowed enemy.” (17:53) source:
Quranic Prism page 383

And. “O ye who believe! Fear Allah and always say a

word directed to the Right.” (33:70) source: Quranic
Prism page 469

Also regarding good actions, the Holy Qur’an states,

“And eerily, the reward of the hereafter is better for
those who believe and fear Allah, and keep their duty to
Him (by abstaining from sin and evil deeds, and by
performing righteous deeds).” (12:57) source: Quranic
Prism page 307

10.PROVIDE FREE HEALTH FACILITY:

Government should provide free health facility to all

those who can not afford medical facilities should be
cheap. It is the right of every citizen to have a free
medical facility or at least have some discount.

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PRACTICAL LINK:

 Rights of State

We as a Muslim follow the rules and regulation

of state, and we should do our work within the limits
prescribed by state.

• Rights of Citizens

We should make unity and brotherly relations with

our surroundings people.

♦ Fulfill your Duties and Demand your

Rights

We should practically implement our duties

on our lives and we have the right to demand our
rights by the state.