A Review of the Theories about the Necessity of Establishing a Theocratic Government Inspired by the Prophet ̈s Government

The article introduces an analytical study of the theories about the necessity of establishing a theocratic government inspired by the Prophet¨s model of governing.Two views are put forward as to whether or not it is necessary to establish a theocratic government: a negative view and a postive view. Those who adopt the negative view say that there is no need in this period to establish a theocratic government. In other words, it is, as they say, not our duty to set up such government and they maintain that the decision taken by the Prophet to establish a government was not part of the divine message, rather it was due to urgent need and as a response to people¨s demand.The supporters of the other view say that the establishing of a government by the Prophet was part of the divine message of the Prophet and it was not intended for a specific period of time, i.e. when the Prophet was alive. The author advocates the second view and considers establishing a theocratic government as a religious duty which is limited to no specific time, and so, it is incumbent on the Muslims to carry out this duty whenever possible.The authors¨ advocacy of the second view is based on a through study of th Prophet¨s political lifestyle.