Assalamu alaikum,
I happen to be present in a series of lectures in which a few Ulama continually declared democracy as Kufr.. It was not an isolated insidence and in further consultation with others like myself, who are not so learned, that seemed to be a recurrent theme. They had bits of justification which honestly I dont entirely agree with, but it may be that it is I who does not truely understand. Therefore I am seeking clarification from anyone who might know. Is democracy haram in Islam?.. If so dear brothers and sisters.. WHAT IS ISLAM'S ALTERNATIVE TO DEMOCRACY?. and how can it be implemented considering the complex nature of Nigeria and indeed, the world today?