Khilafat-e-Rashidah — Page 23
KHILAFAT-E-R A SHIDAH 23 would have to admit that the Holy Quran (God forbid) is flawed. Comprehensive Guidance of Islam about all Institutions of Government As Islam has given detailed guidelines for all the institutions of government, one cannot say that religion has nothing to do with these matters and that every nation and every country is free to choose a suitable organization for itself. One can argue on whether the Islamic sharia has granted individual freedom in certain matters, but it would be illogical to assert that Islam discusses minor issues but ignores the most important issue, the issue of the rights of a person against the government and how the government should implement Divine commands in its jurisdiction. If this statement were taken as true, then we would be admitting that religion is flawed. A religion which declares the sharia to be a curse can argue that these matters are beyond its jurisdiction; and for the reason that it does not give clear guiding principle for every aspect of human life, it is considered imperfect. For example, if such a religion does not discuss the relation of man with God, the relation between men, or provide guidelines for the affairs of government and politics, it can escape blame because it declares the sharia a curse. On the other hand, a religion that deals with these matters and accepts the authority of God the Almighty to provide