“In Islam, democracy is included and people are free in Islam, both in expressing their opinions and their actions, until there is no conspiracy and they don't bring up ideas which would deviate Iranian generation.” PeopleIdeasActionOpinionDemocracyGenerationsIslamConspiracyIranianDeviate Author:Ruhollah Khomeini
“I have one underlying principle in mind: the principle of Muslim democracy. It is my belief that our salvation lies in following the golden rules of conduct set for us by our great lawgiver, the Prophet of Islam.” MindLyingBeliefPrinciplesDemocracySalvationIslamFollowingGoldenProphetGolden Rule Author:Muhammad Ali Jinnah
“I don't find any difference between Islam and Islamic fundamentalists. I believe religion is the root, and from the root fundamentalism grows as a poisonous stem. If we remove fundamentalism and keep religion, then one day or another fundamentalism will grow again. I need to say that because some liberals always defend Islam and blame fundamentalists for creating problems. But Islam itself oppresses women. Islam itself doesn't permit democracy and it violates human rights.” IfsNeedsBelieveHumansProblemReligionI BelieveGrowsDifferencesDemocracyRightsAtheismOne DayCreatingRootsBlameIslamHuman RightsIslamicRemovePermitStemFundamentalismPoisonous Author:Taslima Nasrin
“Islam was nothing if it did not spell complete democracy.” IfsDemocracyIslamSpells Book:Collected Works Source: Collected Works
“Democracy is for infidels. A real Muslim is not a democrat because he doesn't care about the opinions of majorities and minorities don't interest him. He is only interested in what Islam says.” RealCareInterestOpinionDemocracyMajorityDemocratIslamMinoritiesInfidelHe Doesn't CareMajority And Minority Author:Abdul Sattar Abu Risha
“Democracy is a hegemonic tool of the West and contrary to Islam. Why do you act as though the entire world needs democracy? And when it comes to homosexuality, the issue is clearly dealt with by the Koran. It says it is forbidden and should be punished.” WorldNeedsShouldDemocracyIssuesToolsWestIslamContraryHomosexualityForbidden Author:Abdul Sattar Abu Risha
“I've written a book entitled 'Islam: the Challenges of Democracy,' because it is a challenge. It requires careful interpretation of the Islamic tradition and Islamic theology, and there's a lot in there that would support democratic ideals.” BookChallengesSupportDemocracyWrittenIdealsTraditionDemocraticIslamCarefulTheologyIslamicInterpretationEntitledDemocratic Ideals Author:Khaled Abou El Fadl
“One unanswered question is whether a Euro-Islam that combines Islam with democracy will be possible in the future. We mustn't confuse desire with reality.” RealityDesireDemocracyIslamEuroUnanswered QuestionsUnanswered Author:Walter Kasper