Khilafat, Presidential System & Provincial Autonomy - Dr Israr Ahmad

Dr. Israr Ahmad discusses the compatibility of various political systems with Islamic principles, specifically focusing on the Khilafat system and its relationship to presidential and parliamentary models. He argues that a presidential system, particularly a federal one granting significant autonomy to provinces, is closest to the ideals of Khilafat given modern circumstances. He emphasizes the need for equal representation among provinces to avoid domination and suggests linguistic-based provincial divisions as a viable solution. He acknowledges the emergence of regional identities and the rights of different linguistic groups, advocating for a system that respects these identities while maintaining national unity. He posits that all six systems—presidential unitary, presidential federal, parliamentary unitary, parliamentary federal, and confederal—are permissible within an Islamic framework, but a federal presidential system best suits Pakistan's current needs. He highlights the historical significance of Sindh as a center of Islamic learning and the importance of addressing provincial grievances to ensure stability.

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