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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MDPI
2021
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Religions
Year: 2021, Volume: 12, Issue: 7 |
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Qur’anic interpretation
B Shi‘ism B Sunnism B Tafsīr |
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