Behalf Quote by Abul A'la Maududi
“The lordship of man over man is the root cause of all corrupt rule. In the light of this principle, no laws are legitimate except God's law, and no government is legitimate except those who rule as God's deputies, implementing God's laws alone, which no-one has the power to change. So I say to you: if you really want to root out corruption now so widespread on God's earth, stand up and fight against corrupt rule; take power and use it on God's behalf. It is useless to think you change things by preaching alone.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Al-Madkhal al-Islami, 1935
The quote argues that human authority is inherently corrupt unless it is directly derived from divine law, and that true reform requires seizing power to enforce God's unchangeable statutes.
In simple terms: Human rule is corrupt unless based on divine law; change needs power, not preaching.
Key Takeaway
Seek divine‑based authority to combat corruption.
Themes
authority
corruption
theocracy
politics
reform
Mood
critical
defiant
urgent
Type
political
religious
activist
When to use this quote
- political activism
- religious movements
- legal reform
- grassroots campaigns
Key Concepts
divine law
legitimacy
power dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- Is divine authority truly unchangeable?
- How can diverse societies implement a single religious law?
A Different Perspective
Power can be abused; imposing a single religious view may suppress dissent.
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