“The state should be a ‘Theo-democracy’…” Who said this?

“The state should be a ‘Theo-democracy’…” Who said this?

Options:

(a) Shah Waliullah

(b) Allama Iqbal

(c) Syed Maududi

(d) None

✅ Correct Option: (c) Syed Maududi

Explanation:

The concept of Theo-democracy was presented by Syed Abul Ala Maududi. He coined this term to describe an Islamic political system that combines divine sovereignty with popular participation. Unlike Western democracy, where sovereignty lies with the people, Maududi argued that sovereignty belongs to Allah alone, while humans act as His trustees. According to Maududi, an Islamic state is based on three fundamental principles: Tawheed (Unity of Allah) Risalat (Prophethood) Khilafat (Vicegerency of man) In a theo-democracy, laws are derived from the Quran and Sunnah, while people have the right to elect their rulers and hold them accountable. This system ensures justice, moral governance, and social welfare. PPSC often asks this statement to differentiate between Western democracy and Islamic political thought.

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