RLG204H5 Study Guide - Final Guide: Human Rights In Muslim-Majority Countries, Abdulaziz Sachedina, Ulama
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According to a. sachedina in his article (cid:498)why democracy and why now? (cid:499) how can. In (cid:498)why democracy and why now,(cid:499) a. sachedina argues that muslims can foster a positive political or religious leaders. The preacher may not have people"s interest at heart, but understanding of democratic ideals within an islamic framework. He argues that muslims can benefit from living in a civil, democratic society. They can make demands from their nevertheless, can sound convincing. Sachedina argues that democratic ideas must be thought within the authentic ethical culture of islam and its teachings about accountability of humans in this world and the next. With democracy, muslims can eliminate religious and political authoritarianism and build democratic institutions. However, today too many seminaries and ulama, which are the clergy, have adopted illiberal and anti-democratic attitudes, and they also try to attack the concepts of tolerance and rationality. Egypt, people are oppressed and labour in poor conditions.
