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Is Islam compatible with democracy?
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Selected thesis
Islam is compatible with democracy.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1
There are many Muslim-majority countries with democratic systems.
Pro claim 2
Some traditional Islamic concepts align with the principles of democracy.
Con claim 1
Belief in the Quran as an unquestionable authority goes against democratic pluralism.
Con claim 2
Common interpretations of the Quran portray certain groups of people as inherently superior to others.