Dear Beyond Tradition,
Salamun ‘alaikum,
If I may give an opinion, I humbly would
not find it a ‘
duty’ for a ‘
believer’ or ‘
Muslim’ to ‘
form an Islamic country/ state’ or ‘
join a particular movement’ geared towards creating such one. Rather, it is an ‘
obligation’/
duty for
believers to judge by the Qur’an in the
utmost capacity availed for them.
If such an opportunity is there, I would humbly encourage it without however any possibility of
resorting to
any form of violence or compromise. Otherwise, the Qur’an mentions ‘
hijrah’ (migration) as a
viable alternative for
undermined believers if tolerance and
peaceful remonstrations stay unheard of by those in
governance.
Concerning your question as quoted below, see brother Joseph’s following sentiments in another thread as referenced
[1] below.
“
Not only that in Morden world when a Muslim lives in a Non Islamic country ( majority non Muslim ) then how he violate rules of that country where he lives in ?”
“
Today, we are required to fulfil our obligations whether they are personal or societal and we must respect the decision of those that are in authority. If we disagree, we must use due process to voice our concerns. Ultimately it is by God and His Book that believers should judge. If we cannot practice our religious beliefs in the society we live in under those that have authority over us, then we should be prepared to migrate. Migration particularly becomes obligatory if we are subjected to oppression on account of our religion (4:97).”
[2]NOTE: Black highlights are mine to emphasize my areas of interestHopefully that helps.
Regards,
Athman.
REFERENCE:
[1]. Who are 'Ulil Amr' These Days?http://quransmessage.com/forum/index.php?topic=348.0[2]. Ibid