Democracy is a type or way of government. In a democracy, people who are old enough and entitled to vote, do so. And they choose the leaders who then lead the whole nation.<br /><br />The Holy Quran (ch42) mentions ‘mutual consultation’. That means asking and consulting with people. So whatever form of government there is, whether it is a democracy or a monarchy, or something else, there should be some mutual consultation as well.<br /><br />Nowadays voting is considered a form of mutual consultation. It can be in other ways too.<br /><br />The Holy Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him would ask his companions about certain matters and listen to their opinion. When he governed Medina, he drew up something called a ‘Charter’, or constitution, or set of rules and laws to help govern Medina peacefully. Mutual consultation was a part of this charter, consultation with Muslims and with the Jews living there at that time too. <br /><br />It was a very successful Charter and shows how the Holy Prophet, peace be upon him, used mutual consultation to treat everyone in Medina fairly, no matter what their religion.<br /><br />#InternationalDemocracyDay #DemocracyDay #DemocracyInIslam #InternationalDayofDemocracy #Democracy
