Almighty Quote by Ruhollah Khomeini
“The fundamental difference between Islamic government, on the one hand, and constitutional monarchy and republics, on the other, is this: whereas the representatives of the people or the monarch in such regimes engage in legislation, in Islam the legislative power and competence to establish laws belong exclusively to God Almighty.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Political Theory, Ruhollah Khomeini, 1970s
Islamic governance assigns legislative authority solely to God, unlike secular systems where people or monarchs legislate.
In simple terms: God alone makes laws in Islam, not human representatives.
Key Takeaway
Recognize divine sovereignty in Islamic law.
Themes
theocracy
law
religion
politics
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theoretical
political
When to use this quote
- Interfaith dialogue
- policy analysis
- educational seminars
Key Concepts
Divine legislation
secular authority
political theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How does divine law affect modern governance?
- Can religious law coexist with democratic principles?
A Different Perspective
Secular states may argue for human agency in lawmaking.
