Understanding Islam — Page 187
185 However, this question leads to the broader issue of the role of government in Islam. Do Muslims believe that a government should adopt Shariah as part of their legislation? Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad has noted that the reality is that Islam advocates a secular form of government, more than any other religion. The very core of secularism is that absolute justice is practiced and this is exactly what the Holy Quran advocates: Allah orders you to always practice justice. 5 It also says: No amount of enmity between you and any other people, should permit you to deviate from absolute justice. Be always just that is nearer to righteousness 6 Therefore, according to the Holy Quran, a Muslim government is one which decides its affairs based on the principles of justice and does not permit decisions to be biased due to religion, creed, caste, or sex. This also nullifies the allegation of an Islamic