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Question:

Is the Islamic concept of government similar to a monarchy or democracy — or does it vary from situation to situation?

Author:

Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad

By Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad
Updated on April 3, 2025

Is the Islamic concept of government similar to a monarchy or democracy — or does it vary from situation to situation?

Questioner: Huzoor, most kindly advise us whether the concept of Islamic government is nearer to kingship, democracy or the presidential form of government or…

Huzoor (rh): Ancient democracy? Ancient democracy?

Questioner: Democracy.

Huzoor (rh): What? What was the word?

Questioner: I’ll read again, Huzoor. He said kingship or democracy.

Huzoor (rh): I see. I understand.

Questioner: Whether the concept of Islamic government is nearer to kingship, democracy or the presidential form of government or does it vary from situation to situation?

Huzoor (rh): It varies from situation to situation. Thank you for answering the question for myself, on my behalf.

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