The Quran & Politics A Study of the Origins of political Thought in the Makkan Quran By Eltigani Abdelgadir Hamid
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ISBN: 9781565644052
Author: Eltigani Abdelgadir Hamid
Binding: Softcover
Pages: 225
Size: 5.8 x 8.3 inches
Publication Year: 2004
Description
About This Book:
Eltigani Abdelgadir Hamid's "The Quran & Politics" is a thorough inquiry into the beginnings of political philosophy inside the Makkan Quran, exposing the intricate link between Islamic scripture and political ideology. This scholarly treatise digs into the verses revealed in Makkah during Prophet Muhammad's early mission, offering insight into the fundamental ideas that set the cornerstone for Islamic political philosophy.
Historical Background and Revelation:
Eltigani Abdelgadir Hamid contextualizes the research by evaluating the verses revealed in Makkah during a period of social, political, and spiritual transformation. The book reveals the political truths hidden in the Quranic revelations, giving readers a comprehensive knowledge of how these verses impacted the fledgling Muslim society.
Origins of Political Philosophy:
The book's main focus is on finding the origins of political philosophy in the Quran. Eltigani Abdelgadir Hamid painstakingly analyzes verses dealing with governance, justice, and the individual-state interaction. The reader is taken on a scholastic journey to unearth the seeds of Islamic political philosophy sown in the early revelations.
Foundational Principles:
"The Quran & Politics" examines and elucidates the fundamental concepts that underpin Islamic political theory. The book reveals the timeless principles that continue to inspire Islamic political philosophy and practice, from the concepts of justice and accountability to instruction on government and leadership.
Integration of Spiritual and Political Dimensions:
The author deftly investigates how the Quran effortlessly blends spiritual and political dimensions. Eltigani Abdelgadir Hamid illustrates the Quranic perspective on the relationship between the individual's moral conduct and the greater political and social landscape by dissecting specific passages, providing a complete knowledge of governance in Islam.
