Abstract
This paper deals with the political understanding of one of the early masters of fiqh, Abd al-Ramn al-Awz (d. 157/773), as manifested in his biography and what can be substantiated of his legal scholarship. It argues that, although the principles of Islamic governance were systematically formulated and laid down by later generations, the corresponding concepts were well established and acted upon in the generation of this famous Syrian scholar. The paper draws on primary historical source material that has hitherto been largely underused. It sheds light on the scholar and his time, his evaluation of political events, his attitude to and relationship with people in power and his views on the legitimacy of rulers.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 137-164 |
| Number of pages | 28 |
| Journal | Journal of Islamic Studies |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - May 2012 |
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Keywords
- al-Awz
- al-siysah al-sharyah
- Islamic governance
- Muslim scholars
- politics
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cultural Studies
- History
- Religious studies
- Literature and Literary Theory
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Early contributions to the theory of Islamic governance : Abd al-Ramān al-Awzāī. / Bouzenita, Anke Iman.
In: Journal of Islamic Studies, Vol. 23, No. 2, 05.2012, p. 137-164.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article
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