Digital Islamic Reminder What Would a Future Islamic State Look Like? | Dr. Tareq Al-Suwaidan
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Dec 8, 2022 
Dr. Tareq Al-Suwaidan, a distinguished Islamic scholar and author, shares his visionary insights on what a future Islamic state could look like. He rejects theocratic dictatorship, advocating for a system rooted in ethics, democracy, and pluralism. Tareq emphasizes the significance of a constitution over autocratic rule and discusses the importance of protecting non-Muslim rights. He believes that media and education are vital tools for cultural influence, drawing inspiration from Canada's model of governance and religious liberty.
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Rethinking The Islamic State For The Future
- Tareq al-Suwaidan argues the future Islamic state must differ from historical models while retaining core principles.
- He frames the question as what should remain and what must change to lead the world again.
Beirut Lecture That Sparked The Project
- He recounts lecturing 300 scholars in Beirut and finishing with a strong condemnation of dictatorship in Islam.
- That moment catalyzed his public work and later TV series and book on his vision.
Rejecting Theocratic Dictatorship
- He rejects a theocratic dictatorship and urges adapting Islam to modern contexts while keeping fixed principles.
- He cites Quran and Prophetic practice to support a non-dictatorial, evolving model of governance.
