Contemporary Iranian philosopher, theologian and Shia secularist, Mohammad Shabestari states that it is ‘incomprehensible’ for Islam to be construed as a political agenda.
He says ‘In my opinion, Islam is a religion in every sense, not a political agenda… as a religion it can also provide inspiration for the creation of a fair and democratic state.’
Shabestari also rejects ‘re-establish(ing) past political, social and economic systems’ based on Islam in order to preserve one’s identity in a so called modern ‘world of conflict’. Rather, he believes that Islam, and generally religion can ‘become a moral force exerting influence on politics’. Read more ...
He says ‘In my opinion, Islam is a religion in every sense, not a political agenda… as a religion it can also provide inspiration for the creation of a fair and democratic state.’
Shabestari also rejects ‘re-establish(ing) past political, social and economic systems’ based on Islam in order to preserve one’s identity in a so called modern ‘world of conflict’. Rather, he believes that Islam, and generally religion can ‘become a moral force exerting influence on politics’. Read more ...
Source: The Centre For Social Cohesion