Any Muslim who has accepted the principles and decrees of Islam and in whose conduct and behavior an exact Shiite discipline is observable, is a member of the Hizbullah. The Quran and Islam have set forth the mandate and all the decrees concerning this Party or Hizb. This Party is something other than the ordinary parties.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A Muslim following Islamic principles and Shiite discipline is part of Hizbullah, which is distinct from ordinary political parties based on religious mandate.
- In plain terms
- Muslims who follow Islamic rules and discipline belong to Hizbullah, a special party guided by the Quran.
- What can you take from it?
- Religious adherence defines membership in a specific community.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines a religious party?
- How does discipline shape community?
Another view
The definition of membership here excludes those who may follow principles differently.
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