Introduction

Al-Farabi on Religion and Politics. If you were going to compare the leaders of your nation to a part of the body, which part would you choose? The skin, because they are so superficial. Or maybe you can think of an even less favorable comparison, which might bring a whole new meaning to the phrase, seat of power. Let's not be cynical, though. Most politicians probably mean well, and some even do well. A good leader can be the face of the nation, representing its people to the world, and also its brain thinking through the issues that confront it.