Caliphate and imamate : an anthology of medieval Muslim texts on political theology /

One of the most enduring sources of conflict among Muslims is the question of power and authority after the Prophet Muhammad. This anthology of classical Arabic texts, presented in a new English translation, offers a comprehensive overview of the early history of the caliphate and key questions that...

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Main Authors: Anṣārī, Ḥasan, 1970 or 1971- (Author), Husayn, Nebil (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2023.
Series:Cambridge texts in the history of political thought.
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