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Title: Islamic and Western Ideology of Democracy: A Comparative and Analytical Study
Authors: Tooba Khalid, Muhammad Sajjad Malik, Siddiqua Aslam Qureshi
Journal: Guman
Publisher: Inspire Research & Education Institute
Country: Pakistan
Year: 2024
Volume: 7
Issue: 2
Language: English
In this paper, the theoretical foundations and practical manifestations of democracy are to be explored in the context of Islamic and Western thought. The purpose of this study is to compare and contrast the conceptions of democracy in these two distinct cultural and philosophical traditions. This paper sheds light on Islamic political thought, explaining the principles of governance as defined in the Qur'an, Sunnah and Islamic jurisprudence. It explores the concepts of shura (consultation), ijma (consensus) and musleh (public interest) as fundamental elements of Islamic governance, highlighting their compatibility with democratic principles. The study examines the practical implementation of democracy in both Islamic and Western contexts, examining case studies from countries with Muslim-majority populations as well as Western democracies. It examines the challenges and opportunities faced in adapting democratic ideals into functional political systems within these diverse cultural environments. Through this comparative analysis, this paper explores similarities, differences and possible points of convergence between Islamic and Western ideals of democracy. Tries to clarify. It offers insight into how cultural, historical and religious factors shape the concept and practice of democracy, ultimately contributing to a critical understanding of democratic theory and its application in diverse socio-political contexts.
                       Keywords: Democracy, Islamic and Western Thought, Islamic Political Thought, Religious Factors, Socio-Political
To compare and contrast the conceptions of democracy in Islamic and Western thought, exploring their theoretical foundations and practical manifestations, and to identify similarities, differences, and points of convergence.
Comparative and analytical study of Islamic political thought (drawing from Qur'an, Sunnah, Islamic jurisprudence, shura, ijma, musleh) and Western democracies, including case studies from Muslim-majority and Western countries.
graph TD; A["Analyze Islamic Political Thought"] --> B["Analyze Western Democracy"]; B --> C["Examine Case Studies"]; C --> D["Compare and Contrast Conceptions"]; D --> E["Identify Similarities and Differences"]; E --> F["Discuss Influencing Factors"]; F --> G["Formulate Conclusions"];
The paper discusses how cultural, historical, and religious factors influence the concept and practice of democracy in both Islamic and Western contexts, examining challenges and opportunities in adapting democratic ideals.
The study aims to shed light on Islamic political thought, highlighting the compatibility of principles like shura, ijma, and musleh with democratic ideals. It also examines the practical implementation of democracy in diverse cultural environments and the factors shaping its concept and practice.
The study contributes to a critical understanding of democratic theory and its application in diverse socio-political contexts by exploring the similarities, differences, and potential convergences between Islamic and Western ideals of democracy.
- The paper is published in Volume 7, Issue 2 (April-June) of a journal in 2024.
- Key Islamic principles discussed include shura (consultation), ijma (consensus), and musleh (public interest).
- The study examines case studies from both Muslim-majority and Western countries.
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