Caliphate and imamate: an anthology of medieval Muslim texts on political theology

"One of the most enduring sources of conflict among Muslims is the question of power and authority after the Prophet Muḥammad. This anthology of classical Arabic texts, presented in a new English translation, offers a comprehensive overview of the early history of the caliphate and medieval Mus...

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Main Authors: Anṣārī, Ḥasan 1970- (Author), Husayn, Nebil (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge ; New York Cambridge University Press [2023]
Series:Cambridge texts in the history of political thought
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Summary:"One of the most enduring sources of conflict among Muslims is the question of power and authority after the Prophet Muḥammad. This anthology of classical Arabic texts, presented in a new English translation, offers a comprehensive overview of the early history of the caliphate and medieval Muslim scholarly discussions on the subject. Composed between the eleventh and thirteenth centuries, these texts succinctly present competing views on the prerequisites of legitimate leadership and authority in the Islamic tradition"--
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:lxvii, 174 Seiten
ISBN:9781316510339
9781316649732

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