The Sources and Methodology of Imam Muhammad Ali al-Qala‘i
in His Book Tahdhib Al-Riyasa wa Tartib Al-Siyasa
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https://doi.org/10.65074/jgxrmj84Keywords:
Imam, Muhammad Ali al-Qala‘al-Riyasa, Tahdhib, Islamic political thought, Legitimate governance, authorship, Sources of Ethical leadership, Scholarly methodologyAbstract
The study titled “Sources and Methodology of Imam Muhammad Ali al-Qala‘i in his Book Tahdhib al-Riyasa wa Tartib al-Siyasa” explores a significant intellectual contribution to Islamic political and ethical thought during a pivotal period in the Islamic civilization. This work sheds light on the perspectives of scholars regarding the relationship between rulers and subjects, and the foundations of righteous leadership based on justice, reason, and moral values.
Imam Muhammad Ali al-Qala‘i was not merely a writer; he was a polymath scholar whose work integrated jurisprudence, politics, and history. His book Tahdhib al-Riyasa wa Tartib al-Siyasa reflects his deep understanding of the need to reformulate the concept of authority—not merely as …
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