Saudi Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (SJHSS)
Volume-2 | Issue-11 | 1050-1057
Review Article
Islamic Political Thought: A Study of the Diverse Interpretations of Medieval Muslim Political Thinkers
Mohd Younus Kumar
Published : Nov. 30, 2017
Abstract
Islamic political thought has remained the most contentious subject from
the 7th century C.E. of Islamic civilisation. The thought witnessed the diverse
interpretations throughout the ages. During Medieval Islamic history hereditary
succession, decline in spirituality, and alien influences in socio-political thought
and cultural affairs of Muslims obliged Muslim political thinkers to come forward
in order to present an appropriate political thought of Islam in their respective ages,
so that the legacy of Islam would be maintained.