Islamic or Secular State ?

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Re: Islamic or Secular State ?

@fartguru

Secularism as envisioned by Jinnah or in its true spirit has never been practiced in Pakistan. In its 50 odd years of existence, Pakistan has been ruled as an authoritarian state either under trhe military or semi-civilian governments.

Contrary to popular opinion, religious parties have been part of the govt under Yahya Khan, Zia ul Haq and now Musharraf.

You say Islam has set of methods to be implemented by humans. No one denies that fact, but Islam also says La ikra Fi.Iddinaa @let there be no compulsion in religion.

Religious parties may or may not have been part of the various governments in pakistans history so what, does that mean they implement islamic law answer is No they implemented the law of the land which is totally secualr so this argument is a non starter.

the ayah that you quoted along with another which i will quote:

“There is no compulsion in religion.” [TMQ Al-Baqarah:256]

“Whoever wants to believe, let them believe, and whoever wants to disbelieve, let them disbelieve.” [TMQ Al-Kahf:29]

these two ayahs are in reference to non muslims, Muslims cannot force the non-believer to believe in Islam, and the non-believers can accept Islam or reject it, as individuals, so Muslims should not force them to believe in Islam.Such rules do not apply to Muslims because they have no option after embracing Islam to disbelieve in it and to renounce it.The rule regarding the Muslim who becomes apostate is to require his repentance. If he insists on his disbelief, the capital punishment is applied on him.