Acting Ambassador of Indonesia, Rahmat K on Thursday said that Pakistan and Indonesia shared brotherly relations and mutual Sufi traditions based on deep relations between our founding fathers.
The Acting Ambassador was addressing a seminar on “Nation-State, Islam and Democracy: Perspectives from Pakistan and Indonesia”, organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia, said a press release.
Chairman Nahdatul Ulema, Indonesia, Ulil Abshar Abdalla was chief guest on the occasion.
The speakers emphasized that debates on nation-state and democracy were common in academia and should be discussed. “Islamic teachings prioritize a welfare state over a specific governance form, with the rightly guided Caliphs selected through diverse methods suited to societal needs. The governance in Islam is based on clear objectives from Islamic Injunctions and laws. Islamic societies do not permit representatives to create policies against Islamic values, though concessions are allowed in exceptional circumstances,” the speakers said.
“Pakistan, founded on Islamic principles by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, unites diverse cultures and ethnicities. Jinnah advocated for democracy based on Islamic ideals and principles, emphasizing discussions and consultations in state affairs. Debates on nation-state and democracy also require examining post-colonial perspectives.
