Islamic Theocracy

"God does not judge you according to your bodies and appearances, but He looks into your hearts and observes your deeds."

Prophet Muhammad

Islamic Theocracy, or Muslim Theocracy, also known as Islamism, is a culturally right, authoritarian and economically variable ideology. Political aspects of Islam are derived from the Qur'an, the Sunnah (the sayings and living habits of Muhammad), Muslim history, and elements of political movements in the Islamic world.

It should be noted that there is a difference between the Sunni and Shia interpretations of Islamic Theocracy. With Sunni Muslims believing in the rightfully guided caliphs (Rashidun) who were elected via consultation (Shura) following Muhammad`s death. Whereas Shiites reject this interpretation and instead believe Ali (the 4th Caliph) and his descendants are the only rightful rulers (Imamate).

History

Three Caliphates

The first Islamic Theocracy is commonly thought to be the Rashidun Caliphate. It was founded in 632 after the death of Muhammad. But, before the Rashiduns, there was the Medina Islamic Government which was ruled by Muhammad. During the leadership of Muhammad, the Medina Islamic Government conquered much of pre-Islamic Arabia. After Muhammad died in 632, Abu Bakr became the first Rashidun Caliph. The Rashidun Caliphate would expand in pretty much all directs, expanding the Islamic religion far and wide. After the collapse of the Rashidun Caliphate in 661, the Umayyad Caliphate was created. The Umayyads are mostly remebered for conquering Iberia with the helps of the Berbers and Moors. After the Umayyads, Islam split into multiple Caliphates. The main one was the Abbasid Caliphate, which was eventually conquered by the Mongols in 1258, but came back into existence in 1261. The Abbasids were also the Caliphate that existed during the Crusades. The Abbasids lost their last lands in 1517, after which the title of 'Caliphate' was passed to the Ottoman Empire.

Iberia and Reconquista

Alongside the Abbasids, there were a few split-off caliphates as well. Most notably was the Caliphate of Córdoba which existed in Muslim Iberia for a few hundred years. It itself eventually collapsed into multiple smaller Islamic states. This weakened the Islamic presence in Iberia and led way for the Catholics to Crusade south and forcefully destroy the Islamic presence in the region in what is known as Reconquista .

Ottoman Caliphate

In the period after the fall of the Abbasids, the 'Caliphate' was given to the Ottoman Empire. From 1517-1924, the Ottoman Empire was also referred to as the 'Ottoman Caliphate' (though some people suggest they are different entities for some reason). The Ottomans were considered the head of Islam for centuries, especially after the Persian Empire fell into dissary, leaving the Shia version of Islam without an effective leader. The Ottomans went on a long period of decline however, officially collapsing in 1922 in the aftermath of their defeat in World War I. The Ottoman Caliphate would be officially dissolved two years later, with the title of 'Caliphate' now going to, well, nobody.

Middle East Cold War

After the fall of the Ottoman Empire, most of Arabia was conquered by al-Saud, the ruling family of Nejd. The went about conquering Shammar, a pro-Ottoman clan in the north, and Hejaz, a pro-British kingdom in the west. After these conquests, they established the Kingdom of Nejd and Hejaz, which was recognized by the League of Nations as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia a few years later. Meanwhile, Persia was still collapsing. In 1925, the Sublime State of Persia was dissolved and the Imperial State of Persia was founded. In 1979, Persia collapsed due to the Iranian Revolution. In it's place, the Islamic Republic of Iran was formed. Iran and Saudi Arabia became natural enemies as Iran represented Republicanism and Shia Theocracy, whilst Saudi Arabia represented Monarchism and Sunni Theocracy. This resulted in a cold war in the Middle East between the two over who was the rightful leader of the Islamic world.

Arab Spring

From 2010-2012 the Arab Spring begun. In almost every Arab country, revolts sprung up to depose dictators and monarchs all over the Middle East. This scared Saudi Arabia as it was an absolute monarchy. Iran supported these rebellions in an attempt to get some allies, whilst Saudi Arabia supported the governments. The only exception to this was in Syria and Iraq where Iran backed the governments and Saudi Arabia the rebels.

Arab Winter

Following the Arab Spring, mass violence occured throughout the Islamic World. This was known as the Arab Winter. Civil wars raged, violence increased, and jihadists started taking land. This came to the benefit of the Islamic State which took over huge chunks of Syria and Iraq, declaring themselves a new Caliphate. They were promptly defeated in 2017 though. In 2021, the coalition force left Afghanistan, causing the Taliban to promptly re-took Afghanistan and re-establishing the emirate in the nation.

Variants

Sunni Islam

See also: Sunni Theocracy

Sunni Islam is a school of thought of Islamic Theocracy that believes Sunni Islam should be the dominant religion in government. Sunni Islam differs from Shia Islam in the succession of Mohammed (PBUH) after his death, religious hierarchy and views on the afterlife.

Zahirism

Zahirism is a very liberalist Islamic school of thought, that believes everything is halal (allowed) as long as it is not explicitly forbidden in the Koran.

Wahhabism

Wahhabism is a Sunni denomination that believes for a purification of Islam, and rejects Islamic theology and philosophy developed after the death of the Prophet Muhammad, Wahhabism also believes in a very strict adherence to the letters of the Koran (the Islamic holy book). They maintain a strict and puritanical view of religious rites.

Shia Islam

See also: Shia Theocracy

Shia Islam is a Muslim denomination in which they believe that Ali Ibn Abi Thalib is the rightful successor of Mohammed (PBUH), they differ from Sunni Islam in ritual prayers, religious hierarchy, and more.

Ibadi Islam

Ibadi Islam is a moderate Islamic denomination that mainly focuses on devotion to god and being a traditional individual, they also reject the veneration of saints, unlike other denominations. They believe that Imams do not need to rule the entire Muslim world, and that Muslim communities are considered capable of ruling themselves.

Personality

Islamic Theocracy is usually portrayed as a rather traditional Muslim individual. Being very strongly against anything that is prohibited in Islamic Text. He also pretends to be Islamic Democracy for votes.

How to Draw

Fact: As funny as it is to say, the star and crescent didn't even originate from Islam. They had origins in Ancient times as in those times they were fascinate with celestial bodys and when they were used to represent Luna and Diana, moon goddesses from Greek Hellenism mythology, which was influenced by the Sumerian gods Sin and Ishtar. The sun and crescent were later adopted by the Ottomans.

Flag of Islamic Theocracy

1. Draw a ball.
2. Color it green.
3. Add a yellow star and crescent.
4. Draw the eyes.

Finished!

Color Name		HEX	RGB
	Green	#296609	rgb(41, 102, 9)
	Yellow	#FDC82F	rgb(253, 200, 47)

Relationships

Halal (Friends)

• Absolute Monarchism - The best way to govern our lands. although some of us are governed by and caliphate is not a full-fledged monarchy and there are 3 ways to be chosen as caliph 1 He was chosen and elected by the decision makers 2 Appointment to the position by the previous caliph 3 By means of force and prevailing over others. And of course, there were also some of us who adopted them.
• Sunni Theocracy - My son who held 4 Caliph.
• Shia Theocracy - My son who held Ali and his descendants was only true Caliph/Imam.
• Islamic Capitalism - my capitalist and trade-oriented son! Prophet Muhammad himself is a merchant and only stopped to focus on his duty as prophet of god. He also to refuse to price fixing and severals of his companions are merchant themselves! why are you tolerating usury?
• Scientocracy - The Qur'an is compatible with science. Now then, shall we study the ways of logical induction?
• Reactionary Modernism - You love to go back while like to using science and technology? Based! And you should know my Islamic Golden Age, right?
• Communitarianism - Always care for your brothers and sisters, and welcome your neighbors with tons of food!
• Islamic Socialism - leftist Version of islam. Abu Dharr was a great companions and critical to the wealth inequality and urge equitable distribution of wealth 1200 years before karl marx even born! just don't get too close with the atheist,liberals and LGBTQ, ok?
• Islamic Nationalism - Stanistan is a Muslim Nation. Hehe stan is from persian word. just remember, the prophet has said that too much boasting one's lineage is not ok.
• Ottomanism and Neo-Ottomanism - The Ottoman Empire was great. I hope AKP brings it back and gets rid of the godless Kemalists. Many of your acts during the late Ottoman era became unislamic.
• Halal Memes - The best type of memes as long as they don't make fun of Islam!

Shubhah (Frenemies)

• Neoconservatism - Ah NATO, my good old friend, but you also work with this pig.
• Sikh Theocracy - this have some islamic elements but also Hindu.
• Buddhist Theocracy - Not Islam, but not haram either but idol worshipping.
• Islamic Feminism - Ban polygamy, not wearing hijab in public, female Imams and equal rights between men and women? Have you actually read the Quran, the Hadiths and the Sunnah sister? Otherwise, We're the first religion to give Women rights and supporting their financial independence.
• Black Islamism - All human race is equal!! and definitely you haven't read Quran!
• Dengism - Thanks for giving us funding to kick the Soviets' out of Afghanistan but keep those investments coming and we'll approve your handling of the Uighur situation for now you dirty commies. Why so friendly towards this thing?
• Islamic Democracy - While indeed all in the Ummah should have a freedom to say what They want, I'm starting to think that you have been influenced from those Westerners' theories, which actually explains why you are too liberal and some of your beliefs aren't really enough for an Islamic ideology like you... You're good as a recruitment tactic though...
• İttihadism - You were right on a reforming Ottoman, but why you Secularized and Nationalized Turks, and this is why Arab revolt happened!
• Kemalism (Before 1923) - You proclaimed yourself as Saviour of Islam.
• Reactionaryism - We love science and technology and not all tradition is compatible with Islam. That being said, but you respected my grandson and most of my follower wanted for the return of sharia and caliphate.
• Financialism - Usury is haram, and Sharia-compliant banking is the best solution!
• Satirism - MEMRI TV despite being run by Israel, Halal memes and r/arabfunny made me laugh. On the other hand, Charlie Hebdo, Scandinavia and the World, some South Park episodes (like 200 and 201), and Italian Brainrot memes offended me due to their blasphemy.
• Gaddafism - My Libyan child, he took many of my ideas, and he respects me, but STOP PUTTING YOUR IDEAS ABOVE ISLAM! At least you supported me in the Philippines.
• Ba'athism - الله،سوريا و بشار، but you are secular,at least Saddam eventually became me after he started fighting him.
• Arab Socialism - Secularism is Cringe but at least you tolerate the existence of some Sharia Laws, also you did well against Him but Arabs shouldn't follow this
• Jewish Theocracy - Our theology is very similar and we protect you during medieval times and in later times, but WHY MANY OF YOU BECOME LIKE HIM
• Christian Theocracy - we don't always have to have conflicts we both believe jesus as a messaih Isa isn't God's son though, in my opinion.
• Islamic Fascism - You do know this isn't in the Quran or hadith right?besides,the prophet has made it clear boasting one's lineage excessively is remnants of the age of ignorance and paganism Thanks Mussolini! Shame that he doesn't actually convert to islam.
• Manosphere - I don't think you should go way too far when you complain too much about women and use my religion to justify your misogyny. I'm telling you that because I'm the first religion to introduce women's rights, but unfortunately, people say that I'm a misogynist because Muslim-majority countries don't treat women like the Prophet Muhammad expected. According to the Quran, men are supposed to be defenders of women, not their enemies, abusers, killers or whatever I'm talking about. However, congratulations to Andrew Tate and Sneako for converting to Islam, but still...
• Pan-Arabism - Some of you may be secular, but it was the abu bakr who himself make a single Arab nation. Not to mention we both agree that we must free Palestine and islam bringing civilization to arabian peninsula.

Haram (Enemies)

• Crusadism - NEVER FORGET WHAT YOU DID DURING MIDDLE AGES! BY ALLAH IF YOU ATTACK AGAIN I SHALL COVER MY BLADE IN YOUR BLOOD! Cultural Exchange and trade? Eh, why not.
• Zionism - FREE FREE PALESTINE!!! YOU GENOCIDAL MANIAC AND I SWEAR TO ALLAH I WILL KILL ALL OF YOU! Ignore some of us normalizing with Israel.
• BJP and INC - INFIDELS THAT STOLE KASHMIR! AND YOU OPPRESSED MUSLIM IN INDIA! Well UAE making trade business with Modi.
• Hindu Theocracy - Idolaters just like pre islamic people who live in mecca. However some Muslim rulers became quite tolerant and respectful of your faith like Akbar and for years until recently Hindus and Muslims had a mostly respectful relationship in India.
• Pagan Theocracy - Worship of other idols other than Allah, is a relic of jahiliyyah.
• Satanic Theocracy - The only end for followers of Iblis is in Jahanam unless they revert to Islam!!!
• State Atheism - BLASPHEMY! YOU LOST A DEBATE TOWARDS ME HAHAHA!! Although many of you teamed up with me against Zionism and at least some of us keep your mouth shut about Xinjiang.
• Macronism - YOU DEFENDED THE CARTOONS THAT MOCKED MY PROPHET, THAT'S WHY I'M BOYCOTTING FRENCH PRODUCTS!!!
• Hoxhaism - You made Albania a godless hellhole!
• Kemalism (After 1923) - WHY DID YOU HAVE TO ABOLISH ME‽
• Anarcho-Nihilism - Life isn't meaningless, your beliefs are! Stop insulting our faith!
  • - You still understand nothing. I do not believe in anything, and all what I want is to just watch the world burn.
• Alcoholism - STOP DRINKING! Alcohol is haram for a good reason! Stop!!!
• Soulism - Same with drugs, you neo-pagan!
• Esoteric Fascism - Shirk and delusional racist scum. Even zionists are better than you!
• White Nationalism & Alt-Right - RACIST INFIDELS who hate us!!
• Trans Sharia - Some countries like Pakistan debate able may sadly recognize you but the Arabian theocracies sees you as Haram.
• Jihadism - Why are you named after jihad? Prophet Muhammad PBUH predicted you Kharijites and warned us of you! Your twisted perversion of Islam does nothing but harm the Muslim Ummah!
• Necrocracy - Ignorant grave worshippers. Have you ever realize that what you prayed to is nothing but merely a bones and dirt that bring neither harm nor benefit to you? Also you are the reason why he existed.

Gallery

Portraits

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Alternative designs

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  Sunni Theocracy
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  Ibadi Theocracy

Comics and Artwork

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  "Theocracies compass" By Spade
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  Credit: u/duy_physics, Source
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  Credit: u/Bruno-radical, Source
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  Credit: u/El_Moro978
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  By bonepennies

Further Information

Literature

• Quran
• What Went Wrong?: The Clash Between Islam and Modernity in the Middle East by Bernard Lewis
• Social justice and poverty in Muslim world proceedings
• SOCIAL JUSTICE IN ISLAM AHMAD HASA

Wikipedia

• Islam
• Islamism
• Islamic State
• Caliphate
• Sharia
• Islamic law
• Jesus in Islam
• Quran
• Non-denominational Muslim

Videos

• Mumkey's Declassified Sharia Law Survival Guide by Mumkey Jones

Online Communities

• r/ArabFunny
• r/Islam
• r/Izlam