Two Bengali-language Islamic commentaries dated 1 August 2026 address themes of power, accountability, and personal moral reform.
One commentary, signed by a researcher at the Islamic Research Center Bashundhara in Dhaka, says the true owner of state power is God, who grants and removes it by divine will.
It urges rulers to remember God, give His law the highest status, and follow justice, equity, and accountability, citing Quranic verses and hadith.
The piece warns that injustice, corruption, and transgression lead to downfall, citing the fates of ancient peoples such as 'Ad, Thamud, and Pharaoh.
The other commentary lists four ways to recognize one's own faults: learning from a wise mentor, choosing a truthful religious friend as a critic, heeding enemies' criticism, and learning from conduct observed among people.
It outlines four stages of self-reform: purifying the heart, correcting character and conduct, training the limbs toward good works, and preparing oneself to contribute positively to society.
It quotes Quranic verses and classical scholars such as Ibn Qudama al-Maqdisi and Ibn al-Jawzi in advising restraint of the tongue and gaze and urging sincere repentance.
The two pieces differ in focus: the first addresses rulers and state power, while the second addresses individual self-correction.