Why are Muslims not
granted rulership and leadership in the world?
Maulana ILYAS
replied: "When we do not fulfill the
commandments of Allah and refrain from the forbidden in our personal lives over
which we have full control and there is no obstacle or compulsion, then how is
it possible that we be entrusted with the governing of this world.
It is only through the
decision of Allah that the believers may be granted government on the earth so
that they may seek His pleasure and establish His laws in this world.
Now, when we are not doing this in the sphere of our own choice (in our individual lives), how can it be expected, when tomorrow we are given the reins of government. we shall do so?