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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books If Islam Were To Be Established in Iraq Appendix Grand Ayatollah Mohammad Shirazi's reply to the question of a group of Muslims about his views and vision about the future picture of Iraq75 In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon the Muslim brothers. You have asked about (the situation in) Iraq and the state it must assume in the future after the fall of the current regime by the will of Allah.

We shall point to some of the 'aspects' concerned on the basis of Islamic principles, which are in harmony with the human "nature" that is "the original nature according to which Allah fashioned mankind."76 The majority (of the population) must form the ruling government while at the same time the right of minority must be secured. The majority had the greatest role in securing Iraq's freedom on several occasions during this century (20th century).

One occasion was the 1920 revolution and the second during the second world war when the religious leaders decreed that the expulsion of the colonial powers from the country was obligatory on everyone. On those occasions the Iraqi nation did not rest until they forced the colonial powers out of the country.

On the third occasion it was the majority's Regarding the despot regime in Iraq, Imam Shirazi believes that not only the dictatorial regime must be removed from power but also a fundamental infrastructure must be provided inside the country, which is based on system of consultation, party political pluralism, respect for human right and the right of the minorities. 76The holy Qur'an: the Romans [^30]: 30. resistance to the rise of the communism in Iraq . . .

and history has recorded those moves in detail. Furthermore Allah the Almighty has stated in the noble Qur'an: " . . . who (conduct) their affairs by mutual Consultation . . ."77 and " . . . and consult them in affairs (of moment) . . ."78 In the holy tradition, it has been reported: " . . . so that the right of any Muslim individual is not lost." 2. It is essential that the government is supported by constitutional establishments.

This must be associated with the provision of freedoms for all groups, associations, and political parties that are not opposed to Islam and the interests of the nation. It is also imperative that there are free elections in the true meaning of the word. Freedom must also be granted for unions, societies, and other similar organisations.