Principles and Beliefs of Jamaat-e-Islami

Ideology Over Ethnicity. Integrity Over Power.

In a landscape of dynastic politics and ethnic division, Jamaat-e-Islami stands firm on principle. We are the only ideological party in Pakistan, bound by faith rather than bloodline.

Our Non-Negotiables:

• Tawhid (Oneness of God): Allah is the sole Sovereign. His law is supreme over all man-made constitutions.
• Internal Democracy: Leaders are elected, not inherited. From Local Shura to Central Ameer, every position is filled through secret ballot based on merit and piety (Taqwa). For local leadership, recommendation is collected from concerned area/region.
• Non-Sectarian Unity: We rise above Fiqh differences. Our unity is based on the Kalimah, not sectarian labels.
• Peaceful Struggle: We reject violence. Change must come through the heart, not the barrel of a gun.

A Legacy of Integrity:

In Islamic thought, there is no concept of a separation between religion and politics.

— Syed Abul A'la Maududi, (Reference: Islami Riasat, p. 21)

We do not separate faith from public life. Our politics is an act of worship.