The question of whether Islam can give rise to human rights and democracy is a
deep concern for politicians and policy makers. The desire to find within Islam the
source and motivation for democratic governance is very strong among Muslims. It
is reflected in the writings of those who strive to relate their Islamic faith and their
life in both conditions of being in majority Muslim democratic state like Turkey or
Indonesia and in minority Muslim communities in western or oriental states. Based
on Islam’s authoritative sources, this paper speaks about this global ferment by
demonstrating that the political agendas promoting democracy and human values
can be grounded in the Quran, it demonstrates Islam’s compatibility with liberal
democracy and its values in the realm of government and law.
Source: Journal of Islamic Studies and Culture
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