| Physical description |
1 online resource (186 p.). |
| Series |
The New Edinburgh Islamic Surveys : NEIS
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| Contents |
Frontmatter -- FOREWORD -- CONTENTS -- Introduction -- Bibliographical note -- CHAPTER ONE. The Islamic State under Muhammad -- CHAPTER TWO. Muhammad as Head of State -- CHAPTER THREE. The Early Caliphate -- CHAPTER FOUR. The Organization of Empire -- CHAPTER FIVE. Membership of the Community -- CHAPTER SIX. The Religious Institution -- CHAPTER SEVEN. The Form of the Political Struggle -- CHAPTER EIGHT. The Community as Bearer of Values -- CHAPTER NINE. War-lords and Political Theorists -- CHAPTER TEN. The Development of Shi.ite Islam -- CHAPTER ELEVEN. Epilogue: Islam in Contemporary Politics -- APPENDIX. The Constitution of Medina -- NOTES -- INDEX |
| Summary |
Examining the close relationship between religious beliefs and political doctrine in Islamic countries, this introductory book offers a clear account of how Islamic political thought has developed from the politico-religious structure established by Mohammed and his immediate successors. |
| Language notes |
In English. |
| Other author |
Mcintyre, Peter, contributor.
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| Subject |
Islam and politics.
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Political science -- Islamic Empire -- History.
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History |
| ISBN |
9781474473484 |
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1474473482 |
| Standard Number |
10.1515/9781474473484 |
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