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Religious Authority and Political Thought in Twelver Shi'ism - From Ali to Post-Khomeini (Hardcover, New)
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Religious Authority and Political Thought in Twelver Shi'ism - From Ali to Post-Khomeini (Hardcover, New)
Series: Routledge Studies in Political Islam
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Ranging from the time of the infallible Imams, to the contemporary
era, this book provides a comprehensive overview of Shi'i religious
and political authority, focusing on Iran and Lebanon, without
limiting the discourse to Khomeini's version of an Islamic State.
Utilising untapped Arabic and Persian sources, Hamid Mavani
provides a detailed, nuanced, and diverse theoretical discussion on
the doctrine of leadership (Imamate) in Shi'ism from traditional,
theological, philosophical, and mystical perspectives. This
theoretical discussion becomes the foundation for an analysis of
the transmission of the Twelfth Imam's religious and political
authority vis-a-vis the jurists during his Greater Occultation.
Bringing the often overlooked diversity within the Shi'i tradition
into sharp focus, Religious Authority and Political Thought in
Twelver Shi'ism discusses what constitutes an Islamic state, if
there is such a notion as an Islamic state. Hamid Mavani further
explores the possibility of creating a space for secularity,
facilitating a separation between religion and state, and ensuring
equal rights for all. This book argues that such a development is
only possible if there is a rehabilitation of ijtihad. If this were
to materialise modern religious, social, economic, political, and
cultural challenges could be addressed more successfully. This book
will be of use to scholars and students with interests ranging from
Politics, to Religion, to Middle East Studies.
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