Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (1072) | Characteristics of both legitimate politics and positive politics
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
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The characteristics of both Shari'ah-based governance and secular governance.
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Shari'ah-based governance is defined by several primary characteristics.
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The most important of these is its divine origin.
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Perfection and comprehensiveness.
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Justice.
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And the balance between achieving the worldly and otherworldly interests of the servants of Allah.
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As well as warding off harm from them.
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And establishing servitude on earth to Allah, the Almighty and Majestic.
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In contrast, contemporary secular governance is characterized by its detachment from revelation.
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Due to its separation of religion from the state.
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And its foundation upon injustice and human whims.
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And the dominance of the strong over the weak.
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And their control over them.
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As is the case with the right of veto.
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The veto power held by the five major powers in the United Nations.
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It is also characterized by the use of double standards.
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And by deceit and deception.
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By presenting these injustices under the guise of policy, resolve, and the achievement of security.