Excellence and Precedence Medieval Islamic Discourse on Legitimate Leadership |
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| Author:
| Afsaruddin, Asma |
| Series title: | Islamic History and Civilization Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-90-04-12043-3 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2002 |
| Publisher: | BRILL
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $173.00 |
Book Description:
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This volume provides new insights into the nature of legitimate leadership in the formative period of Islam through analysis of a specific discourse framed around the two key Qur'ānic concepts of moreal excellence (faḍl/faḍīla) and precedence (sābiqa).
This volume provides new insights into the nature of legitimate leadership in the formative period of Islam through analysis of a specific discourse framed around the two key Qur'ānic concepts of moreal excellence (faḍl/faḍīla) and precedence (sābiqa).