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This book takes a hermeneutic approach toward reading the writings of Jamal al-Banna and Tariq al-Bishri across several decades in order to explore contemporary Islamic political thought under authoritarianism. Ebtisam Aly Hussein uses the framework of 'meta-languages', in relation to the writings of these two particular Islamic intellectuals, to examine how authority over the public sphere is established, in both religious and political terms. Chapters outline the major themes of Islamic political thought in the writings of al-Banna and al-Bishri - mainly the state in Islam, Shari'a application, political violence as jihad, and identity politics - and how in their writings they have interacted with a variety of autocratic practices under Nasir, Sadat and Mubarak. The book puts forward a unique study of the role of politics and religion in establishing authority over the public sphere, and how this authority is manifested in the intellectual output of these two Islamic intellectuals.

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Exceptional in the realm of political science, this book stands out for its author's insightful exploration of religious thought. This unique perspective offers a profound lens through which to comprehend the history of Islamic political thought in Egypt and, in more general, the relationship between religion and politics. * Ansgar Jödicke, Professor, University of Fribourg, Switzerland *

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Ebtisam Aly Hussein is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Cairo University, Egypt. She is currently an ENC Academic Council Member.

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