Islamic Theocracy

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.

Islamic Theocracy
"لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا الله مُحَمَّدٌ رَسُولُ الله" (There is no God but Allah, Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.)
Basic Information
Aliases	Non-denominational Islamic Theocracy Caliphate Sharifate Sultanate Emirate Sharia Islamism Political Islam [Insert dynasty here] Caliphate [Insert country here] Caliphate Sunni Islamic Theocracy (By Sunni Muslim) Wahhabism Sand Ni🅱️🅱️er Mr. Sandman Towelhead Terrorism Saracen Enemy of Jews #1 Pro-Establishment Salafism (By Saudi) Islamic Democracy Unmasked (By opponents of Islamic Democracy) Hijacker
Alignment(s)	AuthUnity   Culturally Right   Religious  Theocracies
Ideological Information
Influenced by:	Anti-Drug Anti-Polytheism Anti-Secularism Anti-Caste Anti-Pornography Anti-Racism Homophobia Altruism Christian Theocracy (partially) Jewish Theocracy (partially) Religious Fundamentalism Prohibitionism
Influenced	Sunni Theocracy Shia Theocracy Islamic Anarchism Islamic Democracy Islamic Populism Islamic Socialism Islamic Capitalism Islamic Nationalism Islamic Feminism Islamic Fascism Scientocracy (in Middle East) Black Islamism Jihadism
Notable people	Russia Dokka Umarov (1964-2013) Russia Ramazan Kazyrov (1976-) Russia Saudi Arabia Ibn Saud (1875-1953) Saudi Arabia Faisal bin Abdulaziz (1906-1975) Saudi Arabia Fahd bin Abdulaziz (1920s-2005) Saudi Arabia Abdullah bin Abdulaziz (1924-2015) Saudi Arabia Salman bin Abdul Aziz (1935-) Saudi Arabia Muhammad bin Nayef (1959-) Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman (1985-) Saudi Arabia Other Countries Muhammad (571-632) Mecca (PBUH) Abu Bakr Abdullah ibn Uthman Abi Quhafa (573-634) Rashidun Caliphate Muhammad Amin Bughra (1901-1965) East Turkestan Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq (1924-1988) Pakistan Omar al Bashir (1944-) Sudan Hassanal Bolkiah (1946-) Brunei Zakir Naik (1965-) India Armaghan "Capitain Halal" Khan (2000-) USA
Notable examples	Current Afghanistan Brunei Pakistan Saudi Arabia Historical Muhammad-ruled Medina (622-632) Rashidun Caliphate (632-661) Umayyad Caliphate (661-750) Abbasid Caliphate (750-1258, 1261-1517) Caliphate of Cordoba (929-1031) Ottoman Empire (1299-1922) Hashemite Kingdom of Hejaz (1916-1925) Mutawakkilite Kingdom of Yemen (1918–1970) Islamic State (1999-2019)
Variations
Regional Tendencies	Free Cause Party Anti-Communism Anti-LGBT Anti-Semitism Anti-Turkey (Historically) Anti-Zionism Erdoğanism Federalism Islamic Nationalism Khomeinism (Allegedly) Kurdish-Islamic Synthesis Social Conservatism Sunni-Shia Unity Hizb ut-Tahrir Anti-Capitalism Anti-Christianity Anti-Communism Anti-Democracy Anti-Liberalism Anti-Semitism Anti-Westernism Anti-Zionism Authoritarian Conservatism Jihadism (Accused, officially denied) Imperialism Islamic Nationalism Traditionalism Islamic Courts Union Authoritarian Conservatism Islamic Democracy (Factions) Jihadism (Factions) Kritarchy Militarism Moderatism (Factions) Police Statism Social Conservatism Terrorism (Factions) Mahdism/Muhammad Ahmad Thought Anglophobia Anti-Colonialism Anti-Corruption Anti-Egyptian Sentiment Anti-Imperialism Anti-Ottomanism Anti-Tribalism Asceticism Autocracy Christophobia Islamic Fundamentalism Kritarchy Jihadism Millenarianism Slavery Stratocracy Sudanese Nationalism Totalitarian Conservatism Prosperous Justice Party Anti-Americanism Anti-Communism Anti-Corruption Anti-LGBT Anti-Semitism Anti-Shi'ism Anti-Zionism Islamic Nationalism Islamic Populism Muslim Brotherhoodism Pancasila (Self-proclaimed) Right-Wing Populism Social Conservatism Saqqawism Absolute Monarchism Authoritarian Conservatism Ethnic Tajik Interests National Conservatism Social Conservatism Stratocracy Totalitarianism Tribalism
Character Information
Likes	Worshipping Allah Prophet Muhammad Halal things Quran and Hadith Caliph Compassion but infidels deserved to be conquered and massacred Gender Roles Zakat Isa (according to itself) Peace (according to itself) Alcohol bans Halal memes Palestine Saudi Arabia (except shia)
Dislikes	Pork Terrorism Islamophobia Women not wearing burkas/hijabs Usury Alcohol Israel The trinitarianism belief that Jesus is God False Prophet Haram things
Song	Tala 'al-Badru 'Alayna Allahu Nasheed Nokia Arab Ringtone Arabic Nokia Tune but epic Sami Yusuf - Hasbi Rabbi O Allah The Almighty Mr. Sandman National Anthem of Saudi Arabia Kaluna Salman Kaluna Muhammad Mi smo vojska Allahova DEFEND KEBAB (ULTRAMIX) Labbaik Ya Rasool Allah Selam Alejkum Braćo Muslimani Any Nasheed

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

Prophet Muhammad

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 Theocracy

See also: Sunni Theocracy

Sunni Theocracy 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.

Zahiri Islam

Zahiri Islam 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 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	41, 102, 9
	Yellow	#FDC82F	253, 200, 47

Relationships

Halal

• Absolute Monarchism - The proper way to govern our lands.
• 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 - That's how I rule Arabian Peninsula and Brunei!
• Scientocracy - The Qur'an is compatible with science. Now then, shall we study the ways of logical induction?
• Reactionary Modernism - It's good to see MENA invest in AI.
• Communitarianism - Always care for your brothers and sisters, and welcome your neighbors with tons of food!
• Islamic Socialism - Best version of socialist.
• Islamic Nationalism - Stanistan is a Muslim Nation. Hehe stan is from persian word.
• 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.
• Prohibitionism - Yes, alcohol is absolutely haram!
• Halal memes - The best type of memes!

Shubhah (Mixed)

• Neoconservatism - Ah NATO, my good old friend, but you also work with this pig.
• Sikh Theocracy - Fellow halal Muslim or haram pagan? I don't understand but he's still my son. Oh well, many of your people are nice and helped us out a few times before.
• Buddhist Theocracy - Not Islam, but not haram either.
• 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' asses 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 Infidel 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!
• Jihadism - We are all Muslims, but you are a lot more extreme, and you make us look bad. You remind me of kharijite, and honestly - prophet commanded us to kill those dogs of hell without hesitance! Some of us support you though.
• 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 and some South Park episodes (like 200 and 201) 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, and you tolerate Kuffars, 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
• Jewish Theocracy - Our theology is very similar and we protect you during medieval times, but WHY MANY OF YOU BECOME LIKE HIM
• Christian Theocracy - Brother we don't always have to have conflicts we both believe in Allah. Isa isn't God's son though, in my opinion.
• Islamic Fascism - You do know this isn't in the Quran right? Thanks Mussolini.
• 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 Prophet himself who first united the Arabs. Not to mention we must free Palestine.

Haram

• Zionism - YOU ARE THE REASON FOR THE CONFLICTS IN THE MIDDLE EAST, AND YOUR ACTIONS TOWARDS THE FAITHFUL ARE COMPARABLE TO HIM, BY ALLAH ISRAEL WILL CEASED FROM THE MAP!!! Some Muslim countries recognize you, but they still support Palestine
• 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.
• BJP and INC - INFIDELS THAT STOLE KASHMIR! AND YOU OPPRESSED MUSLIM IN INDIA! Well UAE making trade business with Modi
• Hindu Theocracy - PAGAN KAFFIR NEEDS TO BE CONQUERED AND ISLAMISED (or sent into indentured servitude)!!
• 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!!!
• State Atheism - BLASPHEMY! YOU LOST A DEBATE TOWARDS ME HAHAHA!!
• 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 - WHY DID YOU HAVE TO ABOLISH ME?!
• Anarcho-Nihilism - Life isn't meaningless, your beliefs are! Stop insulting our faith!
• Alcoholism - STOP DRINKING! Alcohol is haram for a good reason! Stop!!!
• Soulism - Same with drugs, you filthy neo-pagan junkie!
• Esoteric Fascism - Shirk and delusional racist scum. Even zionists are better than you!
• White Nationalism & Alt-Right - RACIST INFIDELS!!
• Trans Sharia - Some countries like Pakistan may recognize you but the Arabian Theocracies sees you as Haram.

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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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