This is the most common question in this worst national state, which comes in our mind. Should we continue to allow ourselves to be fooled by the same old cheaters? <font face="Arial"><font face="Verdana">Or should we let ourselves be robbed by some new ones? May be we should do nothing but wait for the arrival of a savior?</font></font><br />
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Of course, none of these are feasible ways of dealing with the mess in Pakistan.<br />
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<font color="red"><b>Then what is the SOLUTION?</b></font><br />
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<b><u>SOLUTION:</u></b><br />
<br />
What we really need is a;<br />
<br />
<b><font color="blue">Radical change in the entire politico-socio-economic structure, replacing this corrupt, decaying, and unfair system with the Islamic System of Social Justice.</font></b> <br />
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Such a system is to be based on the sovereignty of Almighty Allah (SWT), and the implementation of the injunctions of the Holy Qur纰糿 and the <i>Sunnah</i> at all levels of the state, whether executive, judiciary, or legislature. What is being proposed here in effect is a modern, democratic, welfare state where the elimination of all forms of social discrimination, economic exploitation, and political repression will be the primary objectives of the government. Keeping in view the conditions prevailing currently in Pakistan, <font color="blue"><b>the implementation of such lofty ideals is impossible without a Revolution</b>.</font><br />
<br />
<font size="2"><b><u>What is Revolution?</u></b> </font><br />
<br />
<font size="2">A Revolution can be defined as the bringing about of basic and radical changes in the social, political, or economic systems dominant in a given country. The most thorough revolution is one that involves transformation of all of these aspects of collective human existence. Although the term 鎻憇lamic Revolution?is rapidly becoming a hollow clich?due to its widespread abuse by politico-religious parties, the fact remains that such a revolution is our only hope. </font><br />
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<font size="2">In view of the evolution of social thought during the last few hundred years or so, it is very much possible to change the entire system <font color="blue"><i><b>without resorting to any armed rebellion or terrorist activity</b></i>.</font> In contrast to the age of the Prophet (SAW), it has now become possible to replace one system by another through <i>a non-violent and unarmed rebellion</i> against the status quo. This idea is based on the simple fact that even the most secure and the most firmly established politico-socio-economic order will collapse when people refuse their cooperation and persist in their disobedience and defiance. Recent examples of the success of this <i>Passive Resistance</i> type of non-violent insurgency include the popular uprising in Iran against the Shah, the triumph of the 鎼峞ople power?against the Marcos dictatorship in the Philippines, and the anti-Communism movements in the former Soviet Union and East Europe. </font><br />
<br />
<font size="2">However, before such a popular mass movement can be launched in order to bring about an Islamic Revolution, a disciplined and highly organized party or <i>Hizbullah</i> is needed to keep the whole movement on the right track, consisting of totally dedicated volunteers who have realized their Divinely ordained obligations and have consciously decided that they have to live and die for the sake of Islam.</font><br />
<br />
<font size="2">Most of the Islamic movements have taken either to the bullet or to the ballet for establishing the <i>Deen </i>of Allah(SWT). However, an ideal Islamic state cannot be established by either of these methods, and <font color="blue"><b>we have to go back to the <i>Seerah </i>of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) for the guidance of the methodology of <i>Iqamah Al-Deen</i></b>. </font></font><br />
<br />
<font size="2">When we look at the <i>Seerah</i>, we find that the struggle of the Prophet (SAW) was revolutionary in nature. His struggle can be understood as having six phases. One phase naturally leads to the other. If we jump from one phase to the next without fulfilling the requirements of the former, we may not suceed. Following are the six phases of this struggle: </font><ol style="list-style-type: decimal"><li><font color="red"><font size="2"><i>Da纾æ¸ÂÂh</i> (Calling people to Islam and <i>Iman</i>)</font> </font></li><li><font color="red"><font size="2"><i>Tanzeem </i>(Organization of those who respond)</font> </font></li><li><font color="red"><font size="2">Training</font> </font></li><li><font color="red"><font size="2">Passive Resistance</font> </font></li><li><font color="red"><font size="2">Active Resistance</font> </font></li><li><font size="2"><font color="red">Challenge and Conflict</font> </font></li></ol><font size="2">In the revolution brought about by Prophet Muhammad (SAW), the final phase of Conflict took the form of an armed struggle against the status quo. </font><br />
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<b><i><font color="red">NOTE:</font></i></b><br />
<font size="2">Under the present conditions, however, there is no need for an armed struggle; indeed such a struggle is not likely to succeed. The state and government are now recognized as two different entities, and the right of the citizens to bring about a change in the government and the established system is now an accepted democratic right, as long as they do not indulge in violence or rebellion against the state.</font>
<br />
Of course, none of these are feasible ways of dealing with the mess in Pakistan.<br />
<br />
<font color="red"><b>Then what is the SOLUTION?</b></font><br />
<br />
<b><u>SOLUTION:</u></b><br />
<br />
What we really need is a;<br />
<br />
<b><font color="blue">Radical change in the entire politico-socio-economic structure, replacing this corrupt, decaying, and unfair system with the Islamic System of Social Justice.</font></b> <br />
<br />
Such a system is to be based on the sovereignty of Almighty Allah (SWT), and the implementation of the injunctions of the Holy Qur纰糿 and the <i>Sunnah</i> at all levels of the state, whether executive, judiciary, or legislature. What is being proposed here in effect is a modern, democratic, welfare state where the elimination of all forms of social discrimination, economic exploitation, and political repression will be the primary objectives of the government. Keeping in view the conditions prevailing currently in Pakistan, <font color="blue"><b>the implementation of such lofty ideals is impossible without a Revolution</b>.</font><br />
<br />
<font size="2"><b><u>What is Revolution?</u></b> </font><br />
<br />
<font size="2">A Revolution can be defined as the bringing about of basic and radical changes in the social, political, or economic systems dominant in a given country. The most thorough revolution is one that involves transformation of all of these aspects of collective human existence. Although the term 鎻憇lamic Revolution?is rapidly becoming a hollow clich?due to its widespread abuse by politico-religious parties, the fact remains that such a revolution is our only hope. </font><br />
<br />
<font size="2">In view of the evolution of social thought during the last few hundred years or so, it is very much possible to change the entire system <font color="blue"><i><b>without resorting to any armed rebellion or terrorist activity</b></i>.</font> In contrast to the age of the Prophet (SAW), it has now become possible to replace one system by another through <i>a non-violent and unarmed rebellion</i> against the status quo. This idea is based on the simple fact that even the most secure and the most firmly established politico-socio-economic order will collapse when people refuse their cooperation and persist in their disobedience and defiance. Recent examples of the success of this <i>Passive Resistance</i> type of non-violent insurgency include the popular uprising in Iran against the Shah, the triumph of the 鎼峞ople power?against the Marcos dictatorship in the Philippines, and the anti-Communism movements in the former Soviet Union and East Europe. </font><br />
<br />
<font size="2">However, before such a popular mass movement can be launched in order to bring about an Islamic Revolution, a disciplined and highly organized party or <i>Hizbullah</i> is needed to keep the whole movement on the right track, consisting of totally dedicated volunteers who have realized their Divinely ordained obligations and have consciously decided that they have to live and die for the sake of Islam.</font><br />
<br />
<font size="2">Most of the Islamic movements have taken either to the bullet or to the ballet for establishing the <i>Deen </i>of Allah(SWT). However, an ideal Islamic state cannot be established by either of these methods, and <font color="blue"><b>we have to go back to the <i>Seerah </i>of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) for the guidance of the methodology of <i>Iqamah Al-Deen</i></b>. </font></font><br />
<br />
<font size="2">When we look at the <i>Seerah</i>, we find that the struggle of the Prophet (SAW) was revolutionary in nature. His struggle can be understood as having six phases. One phase naturally leads to the other. If we jump from one phase to the next without fulfilling the requirements of the former, we may not suceed. Following are the six phases of this struggle: </font><ol style="list-style-type: decimal"><li><font color="red"><font size="2"><i>Da纾æ¸ÂÂh</i> (Calling people to Islam and <i>Iman</i>)</font> </font></li><li><font color="red"><font size="2"><i>Tanzeem </i>(Organization of those who respond)</font> </font></li><li><font color="red"><font size="2">Training</font> </font></li><li><font color="red"><font size="2">Passive Resistance</font> </font></li><li><font color="red"><font size="2">Active Resistance</font> </font></li><li><font size="2"><font color="red">Challenge and Conflict</font> </font></li></ol><font size="2">In the revolution brought about by Prophet Muhammad (SAW), the final phase of Conflict took the form of an armed struggle against the status quo. </font><br />
<br />
<b><i><font color="red">NOTE:</font></i></b><br />
<font size="2">Under the present conditions, however, there is no need for an armed struggle; indeed such a struggle is not likely to succeed. The state and government are now recognized as two different entities, and the right of the citizens to bring about a change in the government and the established system is now an accepted democratic right, as long as they do not indulge in violence or rebellion against the state.</font>