— Freedom of association — Scope — Muslims are required to decide the governance issues, including formation of a government, and policy matters at every level through consultation — It is the fundamental requirement of any consultation that all or any point of view must be brought to light through a consultative process in order to reach at a just and right conclusion — This equitable and democratic way of making decisions at any level, including at the collective national level, is required by the Holy Quran — Hence, it was the practice of the Holy Prophet (SAW) that usually he heard and sought different opinions from different persons or different groups of persons before arriving at a final decision concerning the administrative affairs of the government. [PLR 2024 FSC 1 = PLD 2024 FSC 1]