10- Distribution of Power
Competition is a natural phenomenon, which has coexisted with mankind throughout history. Even for heaven there is competition for good deeds as Allah has stated: “... Over that, let the competitors compete”33 and “And hasten to forgiveness from your Lord”34 and “So strive, as in a race, in all virtues.”35 As for this world, competition results in mankind's vitality and sharpens his resolve more and more to the extent that he tries to outpace others. He makes sure that he does not fall behind other competitors through innovation and development. As a result, his scientific and practical achievements will be reflected on society, which subsequently lead to his progress and success.
Therefore it is important for the newly established government to create a state of healthy and positive competition of free political parties that are firmly rooted in society and are based on constitutional establishments. This will create an incentive towards progress and everyone will play his/her role to the best of their abilities in the various fields of labour and expertise. We see this clearly in the life of the Messenger of Allah (S). The Messenger of Allah (S) classified the Muslims into two factions, the Migrants and the Supporters and incited competition between them. The criterion of an individual's capability and competence was his/her ability to do a good deed well. This was despite the fact that the Messenger of Allah (S) treated people equally in the domains of doctrine, worship, transactions, human rights and status before the law, since equality is a basic principle in Islam, as stated by Allah the Almighty:
“O mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, so that you may come to know each other. Verily the most honoured of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you.”36 And also “Surely the believers are brothers.”37 And it has been reported, “Truly the people are from Adam and Adam is from dust.”
On this basis, it is suggested that the origin of the 'political parties' in the name Hizb (Arabic for political parties) existed at the era of the Messenger of Allah (S), be it in its primitive form. The Messenger of Allah (S) is reported as saying “I am in the party in which Ibn al- Adra' is.” Therefore, any group that wants to form a party should be free to do so. The number of parties may not be limited, but the party activity must not contradict Islam because the population in Muslim countries are predominantly Muslims.
National parties are acceptable because such parties intend to develop the Muslim countries in the various political, social, and economical fields.