The Myth of Islamic Democracy and the Middle East Crisis

By Al Fadi

Time and time again we hear that Islam is a religion that emphasizes the equality of people, the accountability of leaders to community, and the respect of diversity and other faiths. That it is a faith, which is fully compatible with democracy. However, such statements are rich with false dreams and void affirmations.

In the teachings of the Qur'an regarding two very important issues; freedom of religion and equality I have addressed the treatment of people of other faith under Islamic law, and the status of women in general. The outcome is very obvious: Islam despises women and does not offer others any type of religious freedom under which they can worship and have their rights be protected at the same time.

On the overall concept of Islam Sharia Law in generral, not that many people realize that in order for Islam to accept the concept of democracy, a cultural reformation must take place at first. Such reformation will have to cause a drastic face lifting of values and beliefs that must be compatible with Islamic teachings and its religious values. In other words, in order for the Middle East to have any hope for democracy, under Islamic ideology, there needs to be a major adaptation of Islam and its Sharia Law. However, the concept of and Islamic democracy is wishful thinking. [more...]

ABOUT THE EDITOR: Al Fadi is a scholar and expert on Islam, and a leading Middle East analyst.  He has a Masters in Biblical Communications, Engineering, and is a teacher of Islam.  He is also the Director of The Qur'an Project Group (www.theQuran.com) and a guest speaker for national churches and mission conferences' events on the topic of Islam.  He has been on numerous Arabic satellite TV shows and is a frequent guest on radio and TV throughout America, educating the U.S. on the topic of Islam and The Qur'an.

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