The Concept of Accountability in the Islamic State   

The latest episode of Jarga Maraka (Debate and Council) discussed the Islamic concept of accountability and its implications.

The guest on the show, Molana Ashraf Ali Marwat, a religious scholar, noted that accountability is one of the core concepts required for good governance in an Islamic state. The early history of Islam is replete with examples of our Holy Prophet (SAW) and his companions setting the highest standards of accountability and transparency in the society. He elaborated that there are two levels of accountability in Islam that is self-accountability and the accountability for those who have some power and authority.

Accountability and transparency are the prime requisites for any human society. He emphasized that lack of either factors leads to corruption, rise in crimes and injustices in the society.

There are several organizations and departments in Pakistan that work to ensure accountability; however, their performance and credibility is questionable. The basic principle of accountability is to bring justice and equality in society. He concluded that establishing equality and justice is the basic aim of Islam. If there is no accountability then injustice prevails and the common man suffers.

The report by Mr. Afzal Mohmand highlighted the concept of accountability and connected it to equality and effective rule of law.

Mr. Inamullah Khan shared responses to the idea of accountability in modern democracy and its impact upon good governance.

A total of three calls were received during the show.

About Sabawoon:

Sabawoon airs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) since 2011. It began as a counter-radicalization, strategic communications programme, designed to highlight and promote the fundamental governance values such as democracy, rule of law, women’s rights, and equal citizenry, social cohesion.

The show airs Tuesday through Thursday every week under four themes on FM-101.5 Peshawar and Dera Ismail Khan 711 kHz from 3:20 PM to 4:00 PM.

On Tuesday, Jarga Maraka covers current affairs and important regional issues with input from government and other senior officials. Jawandai Jazbey airs on Wednesday and deals with issues of relevance to, and significance for youth, and students. Socio-cultural affairs