Muslim Political Philosophy – I
Overview
Objectives:
This course is designed to acquaint the students with the major political concepts of Islam, the structural functional aspect of Islamic polity, the writings of prominent Muslim thinkers with the prospects relating to the application of Islamic principles to modern times.
Contents:
a) The Political Concepts and Institutions in Islam
1. Khilafat
2. Shura
3. Justice (Adl)
4. Sovereignty
5. Equality
6. Status of Minorities in an Islamic States
b) Muslim Political Thinkers:
1. Al-Mawardi
2. Al-Farabi
3. Al-Ghazali
4. I bn-e-Taymiya
5. I bn-e-Khaldun
6. Shah Waliullah
Credit hours/ Marks:- 03 Cr. Hrs.
1. M.M. Sharif, History of Muslim Philosophy, Lahore, Sang-e-Meel Publication, Latest Edition.
2. Haroon Khan Sherwani, Muslim Political Thought & Administration, Lahore, Ashraf Publications, 1962.
3. E. J. Rosenthal, Political Thought in Medieval Islam, Oxford University Press, 1967.
4. Rashid Ahmad, Musalmano Kay Siasy Afkar (Urdu), Lahore, Urdu Bazar
5. Watt. Montgomery, Islamic Political Thoughts, Edinburgh University Press, Latest Edition.
6. Mumtaz Ahmad (ed.,), State, Politics and Islam, American Trust Publication, Indianapolis, 1986.
7. Muqadema Ibne Khaldoon (Urdu Translation)
8. Ibne Taymiya, Siyasatu Shariya (Urdu Translation)