Who Are Those in Authority? Early Muslim Exegesis of the Qur’anic Ulū’l-Amr

The term ulū’l-amr (those in authority) is central to the Muslim understanding of leadership, although it has been understood differently by different scholars. The term appears twice in the Qur’an, namely in verses 59 and 83 of chapter 4 (sūrat al-Nisā’), which serve as the cornerstone and starting...

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Main Author: Sirry, Mun’im (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: MDPI 2021
In: Religions
Year: 2021, Volume: 12, Issue: 7
Further subjects:B Qur’anic interpretation
B Shi‘ism
B Sunnism
B Tafsīr
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