Historical Aspects of the Caliphate and Its Theological and Judicial Dimensions
Abstract/Sommario:
Since Kemal Ataturk abolished the Caliphate in 1924, the unity of the umma and its guidance has become a crucial issue in the Islamic world. Up until then, the caliph represented the symbol of both political and spiritual unity. The article of fr. Nicelli aims at giving a through vision of the theological, judicial, and political nature of the caliphate. The author analyses the evolution of such relevant institution in the Muslim society from its elective system to the emergence of t ...; [leggi tutto]
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| Descrizione | Historical Aspects of the Caliphate and Its Theological and Judicial Dimensions/ Paolo Nicelli, pime |
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IN Per: Encounter, n. 349 (2009 November) p. 1-16
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| ID scheda | 65031 |