Yes, the removal of archaic and 9th century mindsets is necessary to enter into the modern age.
The problem is always human. Alim and Ulil Albab stated in Quran is Knowledgeable people, it can be Madrasah Graduate, entrepreneur, or Phd in Aerospace.
The Quran mentions several special groups of people. If you’re among a special group, you’re worthy of a special award, a special mercy bestowed by Allah...
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Islamist leader in Indonesia in 1990-2005 are
1. BJ Habibie (Aerospace Doctor) Chairmant of ICMI (Islamic Intellectual) that lead Golkar party during 1990-2005. Former President that lead Indonesia from economic crisis into stable economy and from authoritarian into Democracy
2. Amien Rais (Phd in Politics from Chicago University) who is also the Chairmant of Muhammadiyah, second largest Islamic Organization in Indonesia and older than Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt
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Many Islamist political parties are lead by professionals in Law (Mostly Lawyers)
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During 2005- until now we have several leaders with can be categorized as Islamist
Yusuf Kalla (former leader of Golkar and Chairmant of Indonesia Mosque Body)
He is former VP of Indonesia (2004-2008 and 2014-2019) and owner of Kalla Group (Conglomeration)
One of his companies is Bukaka
Today I think Anies Baswedan, Phd in politics from US university and become Presidential Candidate for 2024 election.