Common Myths

• Islam is inherently anti-democratic.

• Creative thinking Ijtihad, mutual consultation Shura, consensus Ijma and questioning the Amir if he doesn't govern righteously.
• Indonesia, Malaysia, Bangladesh, and Yemen are currently democratic. Pakistan has been democratic from time to time and Iran has moved a lot closer to a democratic system.
• Yearning for a charismatic savior.
• Debate between Shuracracy vs. democracy.
• “Those who say democracy is un-Islamic have neither understood Islam or democracy” Al-Qardawi.