... the Muslim world. However, popular mobilization is not the only attribute that foster development of democracy. . Many governments in the Muslim societies have taken great steps in reforming the government. Political leaders need to implement true and genuine regimes. Obstacles Islam and Democracy Many scholars had examined the relationship between Islam and democracy. Some claimed that the religion is incompatible with democracy and is the main factor that inhibited the development of democracies in most Muslim countries. It is understood that democracy requires openness, competition, and tolerance of diversity. These scholars claimed that Islam encourages intellectual conformity and an uncritical acceptance of established authority. They argued that some societies will never achieve democracy comparable to the West since their religion is simply incompatible with the Western ideas of a democratic society. (1991) However, many had also indicated that Islam is a religion that is open to a wide ...

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