Is Government One Of The Worldly Affairs?
Formation of Government can be done by any means i.e. through dictatorship or through democracy. Islam has advised Musims to run their state of affairs on the basis of mutual consultation ( this directive has it’s own context ). That means, wherever there are Muslims living in majority, they’re advised to form Government under principle of mutual consultation, of which democracy is the best manifestation. Government is formed to protect rights of its citizens and to protect them from any kind of oppression. This is common for all the governments ( whether having Muslims leaders or not ). If this is done by Muslim leaders in their capacity as Muslims, they will earn reward for that as well. And in additon to that, Muslim leaders are asked to implement other religious injunctions like implementstion of Islamic punishments, initiation of Jihad if required, and collection of Zakat. Please see : Discussion 52424 _____________________________________ To understand the concept of government-making in Islam on the principles of ‘Amruhum shura Bainahum’ and their proper context, please refer to the following complete program : https://youtu.be/9U7Y_xPLJDU?t=68