Islam and the State in Ibn Taymiyya: Translation and Analysis by Jaan S. Islam and Adem Eryiğit
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Discussing the concept of the state from Ibn Taymiyyah’s perspective reveals a tendency toward rigidity in application (Chun-Leung et al., 2024), even though the fundamental aim of government is to establish justice (Malkawi and Sonn 2011). Nevertheless, his thought can be regarded as moderate and reasonable, particularly when viewed as a means of protecting religion (Widigdo - Awang Pawi, 2023). The book Islam and the State in Ibn Taymiyya: Translation and Analysis by Jaan S. Islam and Adem Eryiğit seeks to position Ibn Taymiyyah’s ideas precisely within the framework of contemporary Islamic political theory and decolonial thought. By doing so, it invites a fresh examination of how Ibn Taymiyyah’s political thought can be interpreted in light of both historical necessity and modern theoretical discourse.
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