id not expect to be treated as a king or any other form of superiority over others. He was a brother to all, and all were brothers to him. Muhammad felt displeased in situations where he entered a room and was treated with more respect than others. He was a leader of all men, a model for all men, and a benefactor for all men but he was not a man of superpower or a mystic figure. He was the messenger of God and “Whoever slanders my Companions, upon them shall be the damnation of God, and of the Angels, and of the whole people.” Speaking from a political perspective, the revolutionary prophet brought about many characteristics of equality. Firstly, Muhammad proposed the selection of a head of state, who was a person that would gain the confidence of the population. From thereon, this person was to look over the affairs of the state and gain sovereignty through self regulation. Furthermore, the prophet felt that to achieve a balance of political power is to abolish hereditary succession. In other words, overrule the kingship where the son or daughter automatically receives a position of power regardless if they are capable or if citizens approve. This system was looked upon by the prophet as ineffective. Al-Mawdudi explains “the positive or negative nature of an economic policy hinges on the moral qualities which animate those who are in control of its operation.” There was no immediate solution to a perfect economy, however, it was clear that the prophet sought the distribution of wealth among all the citizens. Naturally, this standard could not be met with a tyrannical leader whose political objectives are poisoned with selfishness. Achieving a balance of power and wealth distribution can only be lead by the inspiring ideas of the prophet. Coincidentally, the prophet himself never owned anything of major value. He was not a wealthy man as measured in monetary terms and nor did he wish to be so.After the establi...
