Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to delineate the basic elements involved
in the concept of the Islamic state and to clarify the basis and scope of political
power. More specifically, discussions will focus on the purpose of the Islamic
state, the source of political legitimacy, and the scope of state power. I will
contend that a clear distinction should be made between the role and purpose
of the state and those of the ummah, for only through the separation of the
responsibilities and objectives of the two can the injunctions of the Shari‘ah
and the principles of revelation be properly observed.
in the concept of the Islamic state and to clarify the basis and scope of political
power. More specifically, discussions will focus on the purpose of the Islamic
state, the source of political legitimacy, and the scope of state power. I will
contend that a clear distinction should be made between the role and purpose
of the state and those of the ummah, for only through the separation of the
responsibilities and objectives of the two can the injunctions of the Shari‘ah
and the principles of revelation be properly observed.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 221-234 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| Journal | American Journal of Islam and Society |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 1991 |
| Externally published | Yes |