Examining Barriers and Solutions for Enhancing Political Participation in the Quran

Political participation is regarded as a significant subject within political science and the foundational elements of social and political well-being. It is a complex matter with major obstacles that can either impede its progress or accelerate it. This article posits the question, "What does the Quran say about the barriers to political participation and strategies for its enhancement?" The assumption underlying this inquiry is that there is a potential for conceptualizing contemporary political concepts in the Quran based on thematic interpretation. By exploring the indicators and implications, it can be broadly and specifically understood that the Quran addresses this issue under the mental, cultural, social, political, and economic axes. The primary cultural obstacle is the unfocused and unregulated expansion of the religious domain, constraining active political participation. The main solution for enhancement lies in temperate expansion, avoiding extremes, and refraining from exploiting religious jurisdiction. Aberrant conflicts pose a significant societal obstacle, generating an irregular and tumultuous atmosphere, and a crucial social solution is to focus on conflict resolution mechanisms, such as mediation by unbiased arbitrators. The primary political barrier is tyranny, especially when intertwined with religion, and the key solution is to increase political capacity and promote moderation. The primary economic obstacle is discrimination, and the most crucial economic solution is working towards political participation through economic and social justice.