Islam and the State in Ibn Taymiyya: Translation and Analysis

Ibn Taymiyya, a 14th-century theologian, is the intellectual forefather of contemporary Salafism and Jihadism. This volume offers an English translation of his fundamental political treatise, The Office of Islamic Government, along with shorter collections from The Collected Fatwas and The Prophetic Way, and Islamic Governance in Reconciling between the Ruler and the Ruled. It provides a theoretical analysis of Ibn Taymiyya's thought and how his legal views can be reconciled with current trends in Islamic political theory. The authors explore his doctrine of the Islamic state in the context of Islamic decolonial theory and its contemporary implications.

Format: Hardback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 06 July 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Proto-Salafist theologian Ibn Taymiyya, who lived in the 14th century, is widely regarded as the intellectual progenitor of contemporary Salafism and Jihadism. This comprehensive volume presents a distinctive perspective on Ibn Taymiyya's study, offering an English translation of his seminal political treatise, The Office of Islamic Government, along with shorter collections from The Collected Fatwas and The Prophetic Way, and Islamic Governance in Reconciling between the Ruler and the Ruled. By presenting these primary sources in translation and annotation, the volume not only illuminates these texts but also provides a theoretical exploration of Ibn Taymiyya's thought and how his legal perspectives can be harmonized with current trends in Islamic political theory. The analysis offers an overview of Ibn Taymiyya's geopolitical context, complemented by an original study of his normative political philosophy. In delving into the contemporary implications of Ibn Taymiyya's political theology, the authors examine his doctrine of the Islamic state within the framework of Islamic decolonial theory.

Islam and the State in Ibn Taymiyya is a valuable resource for scholars and researchers in the fields of political science and religious studies, particularly those specializing in Islamic history. It offers a comprehensive and insightful examination of Ibn Taymiyya's political thought, providing valuable insights into the historical and contemporary dimensions of Islamic politics and religion.

Weight: 700g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032131832