Al-Haq Bulletin Number 57

THE ISLAMIC SYSTEM IS NOT A DEMOCRACY

Hadhrat Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi (Rahmatullah alayh), in a brief comment, said:

“In a democracy, the decision is the effect of majority opinion. Even the king (in a democracy) cannot decree in conflict with the majority opinion. If he has the power to  overrule the majority, then it will be a dictatorship. A system  is not a democracy merely  on the basis of  consultation. It is based on the majority.

This was not the principle in the system of governance of the Sahaabah Kiraam. There is not a single  instance  in which the Khalifah was made subordinate to  majority opinion.

WOMEN’S ‘tablighi’ JOURNEYS IN CONFLICT WITH THE QUR’AAN

QUESTION

Is it permissible for women to participate in the women’s tabligh journeys of the Tabligh Jamaat? I am in confusion in this regard. I have heard conflicting views. Please provide the guidance of the Shariah.

ANSWER

It is not permissible. It is haraam for women to leave their homes to undertake journeys for the type of tabligh of the Tabligh Jamaat. The Tabligh Jamaat is in grievous error in this regard. The Tabligh Jamaat has strayed far, very far from Siraatul Mustaqeem by luring women out of their homes into the public domain to become involved in such tabligh which is not Waajib on even males. Iblees has adorned his inspiration which has duped and misguided the Tabligh Jamaat.

KUFFAAR SPORTS

SUBMISSION TO SENIORS IN HARAAM IS HARAAM

Question

The enclosed leaflet will give you an idea about a new development for us — the learners at our Islamic School Madrasah and Musjid.

The “Islamic Youth Development” Group is full out to arrange soccer and other sports, etc. at our school. Already a “Inaugural” events has taken place and some of our parents are not too keen about this whole issue.

Our School has prepared a large soccer field with many lights for night games.

Your Comments and advices on this whole Youth Development issue will be greatly appreciated.