Compatibility Between Democracy and Islam

Abstract

The link between Islam and democracy is a strongly discussed issue. Usually, disputes are conveyed in a prescribed form. The results drawn from this discussion are determined by the definitions of "Islam" and "Democracy" used. It is feasible, depending on the terminology employed, to "prove" both positions: Are Democracy and Islam compatible? To avoid predetermined judgments, it is critical to recognize that "Islam" and "Democracy" are concepts with multiple definitions. In the 21st century, significant explanation of Islam exposed the direction for political goals in which Islam and Democracy are collectively nurturing. The primary sources such as interviews, and secondary sources like book, article, Journal and newspaper have been consulted in order to get insight of the study. The purpose of this research is to find the elements of compatible between Islam and Democracy. Here, I will address the Islamic political system, Democracy its scope and why we need democracy.