Sheikh Kazem Al-Qarghouli
As long as the concept of democracy has captivated souls, and people have been drawn to its slogans that promise participation, representation, and justice.
The word democracy itself possesses a specific meaning it is an ancient Greek term composed of two parts: ‘demos’ meaning ‘the people’ and ‘kratos’ meaning ‘power’ or ‘rule’
the literal meaning of the word democracy is ‘the rule of the people’ or ‘the power of the people’. How can one not find comfort in participating in the management of their own affairs?
The term first appeared in ancient Athens in the fifth century BC, where their democracy was direct, allowing free male citizens to participate personally in making laws and decisions.
Arabic Version: https://www.baidarcenter.org/posts/3301
