Islamic Political System Political aspects of Islam are derived from the Qur'an, the Sunna, Muslim history, and elements of political movements outside Islam. Religion and politics are one and the same in Islam. They are intertwined. We already know that Islam is a complete system of life and politics is very much a part of our collective life. Just as Islam teaches us how to perform prayers, observe fasting, pay Zakah and undertake Hajj, so it teaches us how to run a state, from a government, elect councilors and members of parliament, make treaties and conduct business and commerce. The political system of Islam is based on three principles: Tawhid (unity of Allah), Risalat (Prophethood), and Khilafat (vicegerency). It is difficult to appreciate the different aspects of Islamic polity without fully understanding these three principles. Tawhid means that only Allah is the Creator, Sustainer and Master of the universe and of all that exist in it. The sovereignty of this kingdom is vested only in Him. He alone has has the right to command or forbid. Worship and obedience are due to Him alone, no one and nothing else shares it in any way. Life in all its forms, our physical organs and faculties, the apparent control we have over nearly everything in our lives and the things themselves, none of them has been created or acquired by us in our own right. The medium through which we received the law of Allah is known as Risalat. We have received two things from this source: the Book in which Allah has set out His law, and the authoritative interpretation and exemplification of the Book by the Prophet (PBUH) through word and deed, in his capacity as the representative of Allah. The Prophet (PBUH) has also, in accordance with the intention of the Divine Book, given us model for the Islamic way of life by implementing the law and providing necessary details where