Democracy and Islam: Compatible or Haram? - Sh. Dr. Yusuf al-Qardawi скачать в хорошем качестве

Democracy and Islam: Compatible or Haram? - Sh. Dr. Yusuf al-Qardawi

Islam and democracy, a topic often reduced to slogans, emotional reactions, or binary judgments. Al-Qaradawi takes a different path: he asks what these political concepts actually mean in practice, and then examines them through the lens of Islamic principles. Rather than debating terminology, he focuses on substance—the people’s right to choose their ruler, to hold authority accountable, and to prevent tyranny through structured governance. His approach is neither apologetic nor dismissive; it is analytical, principled, and grounded in both Islamic jurisprudence and political reasoning. What distinguishes this lecture is its clarity of framework. Al-Qaradawi separates what belongs to immutable Islamic values from what belongs to historical or cultural forms of governance, allowing for a nuanced and intellectually honest discussion. This makes the lecture especially valuable for anyone trying to move beyond superficial debates about Islam and modern political systems. I translated this video because I have rarely encountered a lecture of this issue that combines depth, coherence, and accessibility in the way this one does.