There is a major difference between Islam and
Muslims since one refers to an ideological perspective while the other tells
of social definition of a group of people happen to share the same ideology.
The researcher must learn the difference in order
to understand that Islam (as a religion)may not be given the perspective of a
"state". It is a very individual belief related to one's cult same as
most religions are. It shall not be given the attributes of a
"state", "Kingdom", "Caliphate", or any other
shape of regime, even if most of elements of culture refer to an Islamic theme.
In this regard, I would like to point that Islam
had not been prevailed by the power of sword, as claimed. However,
"Muslims" made wars with other cultures claiming they are
missionaries for Islam, while the fact is that Islam does not tell to fight
unless there is a danger on the Muslim community- "there shall be no
coercion in religion, right is distinguished from wrong", Al Baqra, verse
256. Therefore, from a historical view, the title "Islamic state"
deeming Islam as a rule and prevailed by sword started by Muawiya ibn Abi
Sufyan and the state of the Umayyad. There is a lot to say in such point, yet
it can be easily found in history books.
Most Quran and Islam interpreters tend to explain
Quran not putting too much consideration on sociology and philosophy. It might
be because there was a time when philosophy was made prohibited by Muslim
Kings, you know why they would do that :) same as church did.
I would like to note as well that titles such as
"Islamic state" or "Jewish State" are totally opposing to
the concept of "State" be it modern or ancient, whereas
"state" shall refer to a them of governance which has specific
characteristics different from the individual perspectives that may include
religion. If we are to call such phenomena as "state", one might say
"the Muslim state" or "the state of Jews" (but not Jewish
people- there is a difference off course). Above all, such titles or multi-term
constructions are totally racist and discriminatory.
Allow me to quote from Islam and Christianity:
"There shall be no coercion in
religion" (from Quran)
"Be loyal for those who trust you, and you
shall not betray even if you encountered betrayal" (from Hadeeth)
"You may not achieve belief unless you love
for others same as you love for yourselves" (from Hadeeth)
"Said (the Pharaoh), who is your Lord, Musa.
Musa said: our Lord is the one made everything and splint it well organized
then made us thinkers" (from Quran)
"Blessed be the merciful for they will grant
mercy" (from the Bible)
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs
is the kingdom of heaven" (from the Bible)
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