The strained relations of the rulers and the ruled is another factor disturbing the world’s peace. Islam prefers a democratic government but does not preclude any form of government. The Holy Qur’an has used the word Amanat (trust) in describing the Islamic concept of Government.
For a full appreciation, however, of the Islamic concept of the State, it is necessary to quote the verse, which in brief but comprehensive terms, describes the nature and duties of the rulers and the ruled. The Holy Qur’an says:
Verily, Allah commands you to make over the trusts to those entitled to them, and that, when you judge between men, you judge with justice.And surely excellent is that with which Allah admonishes you! Allah is All-Hearing, All-Seeing.(Ch.4:V.59)
According to this verse, government is a trust, and not in the nature of property, and the rulers are required to rule justly. And another verse of the Holy Qur’an states:
O ye who believe! obey Allah, and obey His Messenger and those who are in authority among you… (Ch.4:V.60)
enjoins all men to obey those who are in authority over them and thus cuts at the root of all kinds of rebellion and anarchy.
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