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Salam Alaikum
This article is not meant to offend Pakistanis, I myself am one.
The intention behind this article is to make people reflect upon their actions.
The Muslim State vs the State of the Muslims
I come from Pakistan which is supposed to be a Muslim state. Normally to those who dont know the nitty gritty details of what truly makes a true Muslim or Islamic state, they would consider Pakistan to be an Islamic state. This is a mistake which is often made by many non muslims. However the truth is that a true Islamic/Muslim state is very diffrent from the countries around the world which we now know as "muslim states". This article examines some of the basics.
Muslim State Ruled by Islamic Law which is derived from the Quran and Sunnah and through Ijtihad (a process mutual consultation involving educated opinions into matters to pass a ruling)
Pakistan The core of the system still contains British laws mixed with Islamic laws as well as new laws passed recently to include a democratic platform
Muslim State Education is a must for all Muslim men and women, thus the state is obliged to provide either free or very cheap and excellent and readily available Education for all its citizens
Pakistan Education at govermental level is free or very cheap but if you go to a govt school then you have no chance of ever making it in any organization except at a janitorial level.
Muslim State The leaders are there to serve the people
Pakistan The people get stepped over by the leaders who consider themselves superior and often dont give the people their rights.
Muslim State The government gives rights to its citizens who are protected at all costs by the government. Under no circumstances does the govt hand over anyone to foreign governments.
Pakistan The citizens of Pakistan have rights only on paper. The goverment literally rules the people (acting as kings) and the people are literally slaves who desperately try and make a decent living to survive. The govt of Pakistan readily hands over as many citizens as a foreign govt would require with no justification at all.
Muslim State The legal system is designed to dispense justice in a quick and easy manner for the citizens. so that anyone seeking legal action will have easy access to it. Legal aid is provided free by the state.
Pakistan Legal system is heavily corrupt and does not work. Simple Court cases can take up to 3 to 4 years to settle. And the cost for legal battles is in majority cases more than the people can afford.
Muslim State Cleanliness s a very important part of Islam. The government ensures that the country is clean and sewage and all such things are taken care of properly.
Pakistan Streets are littered to as far as the eye can see, it is a common sight to see sewage water flowing on many streets The government does very little to fix this.
Muslim State Businesses who do not provide proper services to their customers are fined and have to reimburse their customers.
Pakistan There is no jutification for any ill dealing by businesses in Pakstan UNLESS they happend to cheat someone influential then you see all the action in the world. But for common man there is nothing.
Muslim State Feeding the people at a base level is the responsibility of the state. Thus it provides people with social security (zakah) so that they are given money if they are unemployed to buy the basics.
Pakistan People could starve to death and the government could care less. The zakah collected is usually consumed by the goverment and no one really knows what happens to it in the end.
Muslim State Adultery in food goods in market places is a serious crime in Islam and heavily punishable.
Pakistan Adultery in food goods is a normal practice in Pakistan and readily accepted by the govt who does very little to try and stop it.
Muslim State Muslim women and their dignity is highly potected in an Islamic state to the extent that anyone who accuses a women of ill conduct and fails to provide 4 witnesses is flogged in public.
Pakistan In Pakistan you can accuse a woman of ill conduct and still have a legal proceeding without any witnesses at all.
Muslim State Slaves are to be liberated by Muslims following in the example of the Prophet Mohammed(s) who liberated many slaves from slavery.
Pakistan Slavery is very common in tribal areas where the landlords are the kings and all the people who live on the land are considered inferior and as slaves.
Muslim State Mosques are state regulated or run by the state so that uniformity of worship and education in mosque is ensured.
Pakistan Any tom **** or harry can grow a beard and open up a mosque in their house or else where including stolen land.
Muslim State Law and Order has to be maintained by the government which recruits able men and women to do so.
Pakistan Law and Order is a myth in Pakistan. Policemen usually only stop you to get money for tea or food. (corruption)
These are just a few basic things which are missing from one country called Pakistan..why?
The Prophet(s) said that the leaders will reflect what the majority of you have become.
So the sad truth is that we the Muslim People have choosen to neglect all of the above stated things and far more! And so it is the reason that our society has become a rotting heap of mouldy frog droppings.
So insha'allah next time we are about to litter the street: STOP!
Next time we are about to cheat or lie to someone: STOP!
Next time we are about to let our rights get stepped on: STOP!
Because unless we stop the wrong and start doing the right which Allah commands, we will never go down the path of progress and of victory.
Insha'Allah once again I would like to say, please do not be offended by my topic....because "Unless a man is honest to himself, he can never be honest to others". So it is about time we stopped blaming the world and start taking the responsibility and sacrificing!
This article is not meant to offend Pakistanis, I myself am one.
The intention behind this article is to make people reflect upon their actions.
The Muslim State vs the State of the Muslims
I come from Pakistan which is supposed to be a Muslim state. Normally to those who dont know the nitty gritty details of what truly makes a true Muslim or Islamic state, they would consider Pakistan to be an Islamic state. This is a mistake which is often made by many non muslims. However the truth is that a true Islamic/Muslim state is very diffrent from the countries around the world which we now know as "muslim states". This article examines some of the basics.
Muslim State Ruled by Islamic Law which is derived from the Quran and Sunnah and through Ijtihad (a process mutual consultation involving educated opinions into matters to pass a ruling)
Pakistan The core of the system still contains British laws mixed with Islamic laws as well as new laws passed recently to include a democratic platform
Muslim State Education is a must for all Muslim men and women, thus the state is obliged to provide either free or very cheap and excellent and readily available Education for all its citizens
Pakistan Education at govermental level is free or very cheap but if you go to a govt school then you have no chance of ever making it in any organization except at a janitorial level.
Muslim State The leaders are there to serve the people
Pakistan The people get stepped over by the leaders who consider themselves superior and often dont give the people their rights.
Muslim State The government gives rights to its citizens who are protected at all costs by the government. Under no circumstances does the govt hand over anyone to foreign governments.
Pakistan The citizens of Pakistan have rights only on paper. The goverment literally rules the people (acting as kings) and the people are literally slaves who desperately try and make a decent living to survive. The govt of Pakistan readily hands over as many citizens as a foreign govt would require with no justification at all.
Muslim State The legal system is designed to dispense justice in a quick and easy manner for the citizens. so that anyone seeking legal action will have easy access to it. Legal aid is provided free by the state.
Pakistan Legal system is heavily corrupt and does not work. Simple Court cases can take up to 3 to 4 years to settle. And the cost for legal battles is in majority cases more than the people can afford.
Muslim State Cleanliness s a very important part of Islam. The government ensures that the country is clean and sewage and all such things are taken care of properly.
Pakistan Streets are littered to as far as the eye can see, it is a common sight to see sewage water flowing on many streets The government does very little to fix this.
Muslim State Businesses who do not provide proper services to their customers are fined and have to reimburse their customers.
Pakistan There is no jutification for any ill dealing by businesses in Pakstan UNLESS they happend to cheat someone influential then you see all the action in the world. But for common man there is nothing.
Muslim State Feeding the people at a base level is the responsibility of the state. Thus it provides people with social security (zakah) so that they are given money if they are unemployed to buy the basics.
Pakistan People could starve to death and the government could care less. The zakah collected is usually consumed by the goverment and no one really knows what happens to it in the end.
Muslim State Adultery in food goods in market places is a serious crime in Islam and heavily punishable.
Pakistan Adultery in food goods is a normal practice in Pakistan and readily accepted by the govt who does very little to try and stop it.
Muslim State Muslim women and their dignity is highly potected in an Islamic state to the extent that anyone who accuses a women of ill conduct and fails to provide 4 witnesses is flogged in public.
Pakistan In Pakistan you can accuse a woman of ill conduct and still have a legal proceeding without any witnesses at all.
Muslim State Slaves are to be liberated by Muslims following in the example of the Prophet Mohammed(s) who liberated many slaves from slavery.
Pakistan Slavery is very common in tribal areas where the landlords are the kings and all the people who live on the land are considered inferior and as slaves.
Muslim State Mosques are state regulated or run by the state so that uniformity of worship and education in mosque is ensured.
Pakistan Any tom **** or harry can grow a beard and open up a mosque in their house or else where including stolen land.
Muslim State Law and Order has to be maintained by the government which recruits able men and women to do so.
Pakistan Law and Order is a myth in Pakistan. Policemen usually only stop you to get money for tea or food. (corruption)
These are just a few basic things which are missing from one country called Pakistan..why?
The Prophet(s) said that the leaders will reflect what the majority of you have become.
So the sad truth is that we the Muslim People have choosen to neglect all of the above stated things and far more! And so it is the reason that our society has become a rotting heap of mouldy frog droppings.
So insha'allah next time we are about to litter the street: STOP!
Next time we are about to cheat or lie to someone: STOP!
Next time we are about to let our rights get stepped on: STOP!
Because unless we stop the wrong and start doing the right which Allah commands, we will never go down the path of progress and of victory.
Insha'Allah once again I would like to say, please do not be offended by my topic....because "Unless a man is honest to himself, he can never be honest to others". So it is about time we stopped blaming the world and start taking the responsibility and sacrificing!
