Bulletin of Islamic Research
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024)

Islam and Democracy: A Study of Maudhu'i's Interpretation: Islam dan Demokrasi: Kajian Tafsir Maudhu'i

Deva Nurfazri (UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung)
Dwi Nur Agustin (UIN Sunan Gunung Djati, Bandung, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Jun 2024

Abstract

This essay discusses the norms of the Koran that underlie democracy. This research originates from Muslim intellectual circles regarding the relationship between Islam and democracy. There are three points of view that emerge from this: first, the existence of a mutualistic symbiotic relationship between Islam and democracy, which states that Islam and democracy are mutually dependent and complementary; the second is an antagonistic relationship, which states that Islam and democracy, which originate from the West, are incompatible; Third, it adheres to the relationship between Islam and democracy but provides a critical note known as a critical-reactive or reciprocal-critical approach. According to this perspective, Islamic principles, namely ash-shura (deliberation), al-musawah (equality), and al-ilah (justice) are the ethical ideals that underlie democracy. There are verses in the Qur'an which form the basis for the third basic normative concept of democracy. Therefore, democracy has absolutely nothing to do with the Koran. The Qur'an specifically provides a moral foundation for building a democratic system.

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Abbrev

bir

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Religion Humanities Education Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

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Aims The Bulletin of Islamic Research aims to advance Religious Studies through an interdisciplinary investigation of the role of religion particularly Islam in addressing contemporary global challenges, including globalization, social transformation, and sustainability. It examines the influence of ...