Very valid questions raised.Ghamdi Sahab is not telling the whole story? where did Islam spread through democracy? Even during the time of the second Khalifa Hazrat Umer Razi Allah Talah Anho, Muslims were in minority.
Also, he is against using power (i.e. gun and sword )to establish the government.
What about Umayyad's conquest of Spain which established Muslim rule in Spain?
The First Battle of Panipat, paving the way for Mughal rule in India.
Muhammad ibn Qasim led the Muslim conquest of Sindh and Multan from the last Hindu
When was the last time Muslims established an Islamic government through voting?
Very valid questions raised.
Well, on one hand, we see that the transfer of power in Arabia, after the demise of Muhammad (SAW) was through Bayt (indirect election) and this continued to Hazrat Ali (RA). No explicit use of power is denoted in the annals of history about these transfers.
However, it is also a fact that military victories and expansion of Muslim state thrived on the might of the sword. If in the conquered states, Muslims went by the rule of voting then they wouldn't have had a chance to spend a second day on those soils.
Although, some intellectuals assign these military victories as a different operation than politics and power of vote. They ask that what would you do if someone is planning a war on you? would you just wait and let them come and behead your civilians or will you nab them before anything?
So, I guess Islam does not recognize the "Majority is authority" rule, but rather says that "those who know and those who do not are not equal". Islam stresses upon the mutual collaboration of the specialists and not the generalists. "Shoora" means "Council" and not the "People".
There is a very good book on this subject:
Haven't seen you for a long time. Good to see you. How have you been? Thanks for the book referral.
Your logic can answer some questions but still raises some questions.
For example who will decide who to include in Shoora ? I give you one example. Long long time ago when both Qazi Hussain Ahmed and Shah Ahmed Noorani were alive. Qazi Hussain Ahmed said " We have 4000 Mujahaideen to implement Islamic System in the country " to which Shah Ahmed Noorani responded " 4000 ghundon say Islam nahi phail saktah " :-)
However, it is also a fact that military victories and expansion of Muslim state thrived on the might of the sword. If in the conquered states, Muslims went by the rule of voting then they wouldn't have had a chance to spend a second day on those soils.
Doing fine by the Grace of Allah(SWT). I have been here, but was mostly on passive mode as nothing stirred an urge to reply fervently. It is solely my pleasure to refer the book of a great scholar of modern times and a thorough researcher to a person who is entitled to be referred that book to.Haven't seen you for a long time. Good to see you. How have you been? Thanks for the book referral.
I can see where you are coming from. However, when you will read that book I referred, you will come to understand that Islam only proscribes a certain set of rules to be followed in terms of legislation, but the side of administration has been very fluid. It emphasizes on people to follow the ruler, as far as his orders are in line with the commandments of Islam. It never really puts a pressure on the ruler to obey the people.Your logic can answer some questions but still raises some questions.
For example who will decide who to include in Shoora ? I give you one example. Long long time ago when both Qazi Hussain Ahmed and Shah Ahmed Noorani were alive. Qazi Hussain Ahmed said " We have 4000 Mujahaideen to implement Islamic System in the country " to which Shah Ahmed Noorani responded " 4000 ghundon say Islam nahi phail saktah " :-)
No one will agree on the honesty and qualifications of others. Look at Ghamidi Sahab. He is qualified, honest. But he is hated so much that he had to leave the country. You can make Shura of your own choice like Zia did. That's why west say that democracy is not the best system but there is no other system better than democracy.
Now in response to your point that Muslims can't wait for their enemy to attack. So they have to attack to defend. Well that was not the case in Spain, also Mughal were not in danger. MUGHALS were actually Mangols I.e. from Gangaiz Khan. Attacking and ruling were in their blood.
It will be rather premature IMHO to call this a victory of Taliban, at this point in time. This transition of power seems like part of a greater plan where some stakeholders, other than Mr. Ashraf Ghani were/are involved. This appears to be just a move to overthrow the Govt of Ashraf Ghani who was pestering the Govt Office and misusing his powers and impeding the road to a peaceful treatise.As far as I know
On the other hand recent victory by Taliban in Afghanistan came after long war and much bloodshed from both sides. They can withstand external pressure, but their extremely narrow vision and very distinctive approach of basic human rights frightens masses.