Legitimacy is seized not granted
Political legitimacy is not a gift or an illusion given once and for all; rather, it is an organic relationship that is continuously renewed through the exertion of authority and its insistence on meeting the community’s aspirations. It derives its legitimacy from the will and actual satisfaction of the people, not merely from promises or surrender to differences. Legitimacy is considered the result of a persistent accumulation of daily effort and honesty in expressing society’s demands. It relies on the ruler’s ability to confront challenges and achieve accomplishments that reflect the will of the masses. Philosophers like Rousseau and Machiavelli emphasized that legitimacy is not based solely on power but also on popular participation and the necessity of achieving justice and ongoing social progress. Meanwhile, Arab literature holds that legitimacy is rooted in understanding and addressing people's daily needs and depends on the authority’s capacity to be a mirror to society’s interests. It remains an ongoing process that requires sacrifice and patience to maintain the trust of the people.
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