Islamic Political Representation in Malaysia

• Main Author: Lukman Thaib (Author)
• Format: Unknown
• Published: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia University Malaya Press 2005
• Series: Political and governmental studies
• Subjects: Islam and politics > Malaysia; Islam and state > Malaysia
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• Item Description: Includes index
• Physical Description: xxiii, 231 pages illustrations 23 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (page 219-222) and indexes
• ISBN: 9789831002438; 9831002431

The Islamic Political Representation in Malaysia explains that in the Islamic political system, through the constitutional idea of popular Caliphate and the principle of mutual consultation (Shura), the Shariah confers upon all adult Muslims equal political rights. This equality gives the Muslim community the right to participate in the decision-making process of all major political issues of modern Muslim states. The basic reason for popular participation in the decision-making process is that political rights, like almost all other rights guaranteed by the Shari'ah, entail numerous religious and legal obligations. The fulfilment of these obligations makes political participation in itself an obligation of the Muslim Ummah.