Islamic Political Thought

by Watt, William Montgomery

• ISBN13: 9780748610983
• ISBN10: 0748610987
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1987-01-01
• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

Summary

William Montgomery Watt's seminal study of the close relationship between religious beliefs and political doctrine in Islamic countries is now available for a new generation of readers. His introduction presents a clear and comprehensive survey of the development of Islamic political thought, from the politico-religious structure established by Mohammed and his immediate successors, to its current status in the modern world. Essential reading for all undergraduate students of politics and Islamic studies.

Author Biography

William Montgomery Watt is Professor Emeritus of Arabic at Edinburgh - University.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. v
Introduction	p. ix
Bibliographical Note	p. xi
the Islamic State Under Muhammad	p. 3
Mu&hbdot;ammad as Head of State	p. 20
the Early Caliphate	p. 31
the Organization of Empire	p. 46
Membership of the Community	p. 54
the Religious Institution	p. 64
the Form of the Political Struggle	p. 78
the Community as Bearer of Values	p. 90
War-Lords and Political Theorists	p. 99
the Development of Shī'ite Islam	p. 110
Epilogue: Islam in Contemporary Politics	p. 116
Appendix the Constitution of Medina	p. 130
Notes	p. 135
Index	p. 145
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