Unlike most other religions, Islam intentionally defines itself as both a religion and a political entity involved in governing the day to day affairs of the ummah. While Christians have rendered unto Caesar from day one, and Jews currently have their plans on hold pending another temple and/or the messiah, the question stands: can one be a good Muslim while being ruled by non-Muslims in a secular society? Obviously, American Muslims have to concede to practicality, but the concept of divorcing Islam from the day to day business of governance (or indeed, being ruled by non-Muslims) is still very new to most Muslims. Taking an "apolitical approach to being Muslim" has been considered nearly impossible since the religion began - why it should it change in less than a century?