Political Science: An Islamic Perspective

Moten, A.

This book investigates, both theoretically and in considerable empirical detail, the teachings of Islam vis-a-vis politics. It defines the essence of Islamic civilization and highlights aspects of the colonial encounter as a background for understanding contemporary dynamics of the Muslim world. It shows, through textual, intellectual, and historical evidences, the linkage between Islam and politics and the nature of Islamic research methodology. Additionally it deals with a range of key issues and institutions including the law, the community, the legal and political order and the strategies and tactics of various Islamic movements. Useful distinctions are made between Islamic and Western perspectives which should prove illuminating to experienced professionals and students alike.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 1995-12-13

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780333643112

DOI: 10.1057/9780230377578

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 224