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==Introduction and Structure of the Book== | ==Introduction and Structure of the Book== | ||
*Foundations of Islamic Political Thought | *Foundations of Islamic Political Thought is a book in the field of [[Political Fiqh]]. The main discussions of the book are organized into eight chapters. The chapters are: 1. General Principles (Basic concepts and general principles in Islamic political thought), 2. Religion and Politics (Examining the relationship between religion and government), 3. A Journey through Political Thoughts (Reviewing different viewpoints), 4. The Political Philosophy of Islam (Analyzing the political principles of Islam), 5. Political Thought in Islamic Texts, 6. Political Power and Development (The role of political power in the progress of Islamic societies), 7. Human Rights Issues in Islamic Political Thought, and 8. Conclusion. | ||
This book was published by the Institute for Contemporary Knowledge and Thought in 1379 SH in 399 pages. | This book was published by the Institute for Contemporary Knowledge and Thought in 1379 SH in 399 pages. | ||
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=== The Author === | === The Author === | ||
{{Main|Abbasali Amid Zanjani}} | {{Main|Abbasali Amid Zanjani}} | ||
Abbasali Amid Zanjani (1316-1390 SH / 1937-2011 CE), the author of the book, was a mujtahid, legal scholar, university professor, and political science researcher. He studied in the seminaries of Qom and Najaf under masters such as [[Sayyid Hossein Borujerdi]], [[Ruhollah Khomeini]], [[Sayyid Abu al-Qasim al-Khoei]], and [[Sayyid Muhsin al-Hakim]]. Most of his scholarly works are in the field of [[Political Fiqh]], with his most famous work being the ten-volume series [[Political Fiqh (book)| | Abbasali Amid Zanjani (1316-1390 SH / 1937-2011 CE), the author of the book, was a mujtahid, legal scholar, university professor, and political science researcher. He studied in the seminaries of Qom and Najaf under masters such as [[Sayyid Hossein Borujerdi]], [[Sayyid Ruhollah Musavi Khomeini|Ruhollah Khomeini]], [[Sayyid Abu al-Qasim al-Khoei]], and [[Sayyid Muhsin al-Hakim]]. Most of his scholarly works are in the field of [[Political Fiqh]], with his most famous work being the ten-volume series [[Political Fiqh (book)|Political Fiqh]], which has been reprinted many times. He also had experience in the political arena as a member of the Islamic Consultative Assembly and the Assembly of Experts. His other books in the field of political fiqh include "[[Essentials of Political Fiqh (Book)|Essentials of Political Fiqh]]" and "[[An Introduction to Political Fiqh (Book)|An Introduction to Political Fiqh]]". | ||
==Concept and Framework of Islamic Political Thought== | ==Concept and Framework of Islamic Political Thought== | ||
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The author believes that in the political teachings of the Quran, both types of analysis, comparative and normative, along with the three mentioned stages, are observable. He then proceeds to examine Quranic examples to prove his claim (pp. 35-39). | The author believes that in the political teachings of the Quran, both types of analysis, comparative and normative, along with the three mentioned stages, are observable. He then proceeds to examine Quranic examples to prove his claim (pp. 35-39). | ||
According to Amid Zanjani, jurists, in their examination of the sources of ijtihad, have paid less attention to analyzing the first stage of political thought, but their jurisprudential opinions are rich with views on the second and third stages. He considers the opinions of jurists (such as Shaykh al-Tusi in | According to Amid Zanjani, jurists, in their examination of the sources of ijtihad, have paid less attention to analyzing the first stage of political thought, but their jurisprudential opinions are rich with views on the second and third stages. He considers the opinions of jurists (such as Shaykh al-Tusi in Al-Mabsut, Allama al-Hilli in Tadhkirat al-Fuqaha, Allama al-Naraqi in 'Awa'id al-Ayyam, Mir Fattah in the book 'Anawin, Kashif al-Ghita in Kashf al-Ghita, [[Mirza Mohammad-Hossein Gharavi Na'ini|Muhammad Husayn Na'ini]] in the book [[Tanbih al-Umma wa Tanzih al-Milla (Book)|Tanbih al-Umma]], and [[Sayyid Ruhollah Musavi Khomeini|Imam Khomeini]] in the treatise Wilayat al-Faqih and the book Al-Bay') to be a great heritage in the field of political thought and finds their views very helpful in extracting jurisprudential answers to contemporary political issues (p. 40). | ||
The author, continuing the discussions of the first chapter, refers to the two elements of time and place in shaping Islamic political thought (p. 42) and examines the empirical, philosophical, and Islamic methods for understanding Islamic political thought (pp. 45-48). He has rejected the application of the empirical method of positivism in Islamic thought (p. 51). | The author, continuing the discussions of the first chapter, refers to the two elements of time and place in shaping Islamic political thought (p. 42) and examines the empirical, philosophical, and Islamic methods for understanding Islamic political thought (pp. 45-48). He has rejected the application of the empirical method of positivism in Islamic thought (p. 51). | ||
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In the third topic of the fifth chapter of the book, the author addresses supplementary discussions related to the Imamate. These discussions are: the necessity of knowing the Imam and choosing a leader (p. 225), leadership and Imamate as responsibility (p. 256), the continuation of Imamate and leadership after the Prophet (p. 257), the depth of the institution of [[Guardianship of the Jurist|leadership]] in the system of Imamate and its necessity during the time of occultation (p. 263), and the hadiths on the theory of the Guardianship of the Jurist (p. 264). In the fourth topic of the fifth chapter, he also studies the political thoughts in Nahj al-Balagha (pp. 275-303). | In the third topic of the fifth chapter of the book, the author addresses supplementary discussions related to the Imamate. These discussions are: the necessity of knowing the Imam and choosing a leader (p. 225), leadership and Imamate as responsibility (p. 256), the continuation of Imamate and leadership after the Prophet (p. 257), the depth of the institution of [[Guardianship of the Jurist|leadership]] in the system of Imamate and its necessity during the time of occultation (p. 263), and the hadiths on the theory of the Guardianship of the Jurist (p. 264). In the fourth topic of the fifth chapter, he also studies the political thoughts in Nahj al-Balagha (pp. 275-303). | ||
Amid Zanjani has listed the sources for deriving Islamic political thought as follows: 1. Religious texts and authentic hadiths, 2. The majority opinion of jurists, 3. Rational rules, 4. Governmental rulings and the commands of the guardian of the affair ( | Amid Zanjani has listed the sources for deriving Islamic political thought as follows: 1. Religious texts and authentic hadiths, 2. The majority opinion of jurists, 3. Rational rules, 4. Governmental rulings and the commands of the guardian of the affair (wali al-amr) (pp. 224-225). In completing this discussion, the author addresses the foundations of political thought in the Quran and examines it in two parts: the political vocabulary of the Quran and the political concepts of the Quran (pp. 226-252). | ||
==The Guardianship of the Jurist: Guarantor of Legitimacy and Agent of Development== | ==The Guardianship of the Jurist: Guarantor of Legitimacy and Agent of Development== | ||
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At the beginning of the discussion, he presents some principles and presuppositions of Islamic thought regarding human rights (p. 337). Some of the points he has made from a jurisprudential perspective are: | At the beginning of the discussion, he presents some principles and presuppositions of Islamic thought regarding human rights (p. 337). Some of the points he has made from a jurisprudential perspective are: | ||
* Freedom of action within the framework of Islamic fiqh: Based on the two jurisprudential principles of permissibility ( | * Freedom of action within the framework of Islamic fiqh: Based on the two jurisprudential principles of permissibility (ibahah) and exoneration (bara'ah), man is free in actions for which Islamic texts do not have an explicit ruling. This freedom includes various aspects of individual and social life and has a positive impact in the field of human rights (pp. 339-340). | ||
* The classification of rulings and their role in individual choices: In Islamic fiqh, rulings are divided into obligatory and non-obligatory. Obligatory rulings include the mandatory ( | * The classification of rulings and their role in individual choices: In Islamic fiqh, rulings are divided into obligatory and non-obligatory. Obligatory rulings include the mandatory (wajib) and the forbidden (haram), while non-obligatory rulings include the recommended (mustahabb), the disliked (makruh), and the permissible (mubah), which constitute the sphere of individual freedom. Within the realm of non-obligatory rulings, man can, based on adherence to contracts, regulate various laws and make them binding on himself and others. It is recommended that individuals in this free zone avoid being strict in seeking obligatory rulings (p. 340). | ||
* The role of reason in the derivation of Islamic rulings: Reason is one of the jurisprudential sources that plays an important role in the derivation of Islamic rulings, both in the theoretical and practical domains. God has permitted man to benefit from this divine right and to participate in law-making, which is a sign of the dignity and respect for man in the Islamic view (p. 340). | * The role of reason in the derivation of Islamic rulings: Reason is one of the jurisprudential sources that plays an important role in the derivation of Islamic rulings, both in the theoretical and practical domains. God has permitted man to benefit from this divine right and to participate in law-making, which is a sign of the dignity and respect for man in the Islamic view (p. 340). | ||
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