Routledge Political Thought in Islam - Routledge Academic Study

This comprehensive study examines political thought in Islam through the lens of intellectual history and its application to modern Arabic political discourse. The author investigates how three dominant Arabic political movements-Islamists, apologists, and intellectuals-engage with the classical Islamic tradition (turath) and its religious and philosophical foundations. By analysing the distinct assumptions underlying each discourse and their strategies for applying or restoring traditional Islamic concepts to contemporary contexts, the book illuminates the connections between medieval Islamic intellectual heritage and current political debates. Ideal for scholars, students, and anyone seeking to understand the ideological frameworks shaping modern Middle Eastern politics and the enduring influence of classical Islamic thought on contemporary political movements.