Abstract
The paper critically evaluates the notion that political Islam is a threat to
world peace. The argument is developed in the light of Islamic history and
fundamentals of Islam and the research is based on primary and secondary
sources. There was a time when magical influence of Muslims in every field of
life (socio-economic, Political scientific) was conspicuous. For instance, Al
Farabi's books influenced platonic theories. Similarly influence of Sufism on
the works of William James, Goethe, August Comte, Nietzsche, Voltaire and
Rousseau also cannot be over looked. Muslims taught geology, geography
understanding of mathematics rules of philosophy and Industrial Arts and
quality of products. Islamic state and society showed many signs of internal
decay by 11th Century. The symptoms of decadence were discernible even
earlier, the decline of the power and prestige of the caliphs even in their own
capital. So, the problems lay with Muslim rulers and parties in rule but not
with political Islam. The result was weak administration which shook the
foundations of Islamic Empire. It is very important to have a state in order to
preach Islam that is why, Mohammad (SWS) established Madina as a political
entity to prevail justice on the lines of Quranic injunctions.
Authors
1-Zahid Anwer Professor (tenured), Department of Political Science, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan.2-Nelofar Ikram PhD scholar, Department of Political Science, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan.
Keywords
Political Islam, Pakistan, Muslim World, Terrorism, Dialogue, Collaboration
DOI Number
10.31703/gssr.2016(I-I).01
Page Nos
1-17
Volume & Issue
I - I
