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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Islamic Systems Political System =================== The Holy Prophet (s) founded an Islamic state after his emigration to Madina. This Islamic state continued for a time after the death of the Messenger of Allah (s) but soon collapsed. Therefore, it is among the duties of Muslims to strive towards its re-establishment and to safeguard it as long as humanity exists on this earth.

The Holy Qur'an obliges Muslims to establish governments and rule people on the foundation of justice and equality so that people can live happily under the Divine Just rule. Thus, the meaning of political system is the system of government and state which administers the affairs of the Muslim communities. Allah commanded Muslims to establish an Islamic state whose systems should be based on the principles of the Holy Qur'an and true Prophetic Traditions (sunnah).

So, the Islamic state can be defined as: “The state based on the foundation of Islam whose laws are taken from it.” Regarding a state which is not based on the foundation of the Holy Qur'an and Prophetic Traditions, it cannot be considered an Islamic state even if the people of such a government are Muslims. The Islamic state is the state which takes its laws from the Holy Qur'an and Prophetic Traditions and which achieves justice and equality among the people.

The Almighty Allah says in the Holy Qur'an: “Surely Allah enjoins the doing of justice and the doing of good (to others)...”Holy Qur'an (16:90) “Surely Allah commands you to make over trusts to their owners and that when you judge between people you judge with justice...”Holy Qur'an (4:58) “...and whoever does not judge by what Allah has revealed, those are they that are the infidels.” Holy Qur'an (5:44) Duties of The Islamic State: Islam specifies the following duties for the Islamic state: It should manage public services such as building schools, hospitals, mosques, roads, providing water and electricity, setting up a network of industry, agriculture, sciences and other amenities needed by society.

Taking responsibility for helping any citizen who lives in the state and who can no longer earn a livelihood due to sickness, infirmity, unemployment...etc., whether being Muslim or non-Muslim. In this case, the state should take the responsibility of supporting such individuals and providing them with their needs, be it food, housing, medical treatment, education or other needs.