Mohammed Al-Ghazali Al-Saqqa Quotes
The ruler should make the utmost effort to behave gently and avoid governing harshly.
Mohammed al-Ghazali al-Saqqa, 1917–1996, Egyptian Islamic Scholar, Nasihat al-Muluk (Advice for Kings)
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In most of the world this is an accepted truism. However, where there is judicial independence as in the United States, Israel, Norway, England and other countries, those who appoint judges have little or no control over a judiciary that has lifetime tenure and a tradition of non-interference. The influence is limited to the appointment of a judge with a particular philosophy. However, in some countries, not only do the courts follow the lead of the government but if they do not the judges themselves might be jailed or worse. Borelli’s principle therefore holds there.
Gordon himself was killed shortly thereafter by the Madhi’s followers at the siege of Khartoum. Ahmed died soon thereafter. Although Ahmed was an extreme religious fanatic, and a skillful leader, he was not a terrorist.
Describing the Muslim concept of a just ruler.
This quotation of a very popular Muslim cleric illustrates the wide range of political views of Islamic leaders and authorities. Whereas most shun democracy as placing public opinion over the word of God, there are many like al-Qaradawi who have a modernist interpretation of Islam.
The ruler will be interrogated not only about his own unjust deeds but also about those of his staff
Some otherwise excellent leader, with a misplaced concept of loyalty to their staff, have been greatly harmed by not attending to this principle. Grant’s presidency and legacy was almost totally ruined by the behavior of his subordinates and appointee, with the President unwilling to fire them.
Mark Twain referring to and reflecting on his encounter with the Sultan of Turkey, Abdul Aziz.
His views are a mix of modernism and fundamentalism. He favors democracy and elections but also favored the Taliban destroying the great ancient Buddha statues when he was called an idol worshipper for urging the preservation of art.
El Baradei resigned when he made this statement. After the Arab Spring revolution, Mohammed Morsi had been elected President by a bare 51 pecent of the vote. However, he was a member of the political wing of the Muslim Brotherhood, an international terrorist organization which advocates Islamic Sharia and Theocracy. He began sizing powers and his government passed a constitution that did not guarantee basic human rights and moved towards a theocracy. Then he eliminated the checks and balances and the public finally revolted bringing 20 million Egyptians into the street in protest. A civil war was eminent and the military stepped in and forced Morsi to resign.
