Islamic government

Essay about the possible meanings and legitimate invocations of the term "Islamic government". In the author's view Islam does not recommend any specific form of government. As he sees it, Islam is absolutely against the so-called religious government which makes the leader infallible...

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Main Author: ʿAšmāwī, Muḥammad Saʿīd al- 1932- (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Assoc. 1986
In: Middle East review
Year: 1986, Volume: 18, Issue: 3, Pages: 7-13
Further subjects:B Theory of the state
B Islam
B Political system
B Islamic countries
B Islamische Länder / Islamische Welt Herrschaftsform Regierungssystem Staatstheorie Islam
B Ruling system
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Summary:Essay about the possible meanings and legitimate invocations of the term "Islamic government". In the author's view Islam does not recommend any specific form of government. As he sees it, Islam is absolutely against the so-called religious government which makes the leader infallible and works against the freedom and interests of the ruled. (DÜI-Hns)
ISSN:0097-9791
Contains:In: Middle East review