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Political Thought in the Mamluk Period covers the political thought produced by legal theorists, jurists, judges and administrators of the late Ayyubid and early Mamluk period as they tackled a central question: how best to govern their communities. It proposes a taxonomy of the main themes and concerns of this political thought under the three ideals of the rule of law, limited government and legitimate delegation of power. Further, it recommends a contextualist approach for interpreting Islamic political texts based on their narrow social, intellectual and political contexts.

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9781474479646

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"It is often assumed that the late Ayyubid and early Mamluk saw an unquestioning acceptance of military rule and the absolute authority of the sultan. In this well-argued and provocative book, the author shows that there was a lively and intelligent debate among the ulama about the legitimate and illegitimate use of power. El-Merheb's work is an important contribution to the history of Islamic political thought.--Professor Hugh Kennedy, SOAS, University of London This is a rewarding read certain to appeal to both generalists and specialists.--R. A. Miller ""CHOICE"""

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Mohamad El-Merheb, Assistant Professor of Medieval History, University of Groningen.

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