Caliphate and imamate: an anthology of medieval muslim texts on political theology
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781316649732
Date de publication :
2 nov. 2023
Dimensions :
21,6 x 14,0 x 1,3 cm
Poids :
312 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
One of the most enduring sources of conflict among Muslims is the question of power and authority after the Prophet Muhammad. This anthology of classical Arabic texts, presented in a new English translation, succinctly presents competing views on the prerequisites of legitimate leadership and authority in the Islamic tradition.