In an interview featured in the 2016 French documentary “Salafistes,” an influential Muslim figure voiced strong opposition to secularism and democracy. He stated, “I don’t want to be a secular Muslim. It’s lying to myself and lying to God.” He criticized secularism, describing it as illogical and a selective adoption of religious elements.
When asked about democracy, he questioned its core principle of government by the people. He argued that this contradicted Islam’s boundaries, saying, “Democracy as government, the fact of governing the people by the people, that completely contradicts Islam.” This interview highlights ongoing debates about the compatibility of Islam with Western democratic values.
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