
The Power of Sovereignty
The Political and Ideological Philosophy of Sayyid Qutb
Sayed Khatab(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 11. January 2006
Book
Hardback
310 pages
978-0-415-37250-3 (ISBN)
Description
The Power of Sovereignty explores the religio-political and philosophical concepts of Sayyid Qutb, one of the most influential political thinkers for contemporary Islamists and who has greatly influenced the likes of Osama Bin Laden. Executed by the Egyptian state in 1966, his books continue to be read and his theory of jahiliyya 'ignorance' is still of prime importance for radical Islamic groups.
Providing a detailed perspective of Sayyid Qutb's writings, this book examines:
the relation between the specifics of the concept of hakimiyyah and that of jahiliyyah
the force and intent of these two concepts
how Qutb employs their specifics to critically assess the political establishments like nationalism and capitalism
the influence of the two concepts on Egypt's radical Islamic movements, where many of al'Qa'ida's lieutenants, officers, ideologues and conspirators were fomented
Shedding light on Islamic radicalism and its intellectual origins The Power of Sovereignty presents new analysis on the intellectual legacy of one of the most important thinkers of modern Islamic revival.
Providing a detailed perspective of Sayyid Qutb's writings, this book examines:
the relation between the specifics of the concept of hakimiyyah and that of jahiliyyah
the force and intent of these two concepts
how Qutb employs their specifics to critically assess the political establishments like nationalism and capitalism
the influence of the two concepts on Egypt's radical Islamic movements, where many of al'Qa'ida's lieutenants, officers, ideologues and conspirators were fomented
Shedding light on Islamic radicalism and its intellectual origins The Power of Sovereignty presents new analysis on the intellectual legacy of one of the most important thinkers of modern Islamic revival.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paper over boards
Illustrations
2 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder
2 Halftones, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
603 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-37250-3 (9780415372503)
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Person
Sayed Khatab
Content
Qutb's Photograph. Qutb's Article. Dedication. Acknowledgement. Introduction Part 1: Religio-Political Discourse 1. Sovereignty 2. Servitude 3. Universality of Islam Part 2: Philosophical Discourse 4. The Innate Character and Moral Constitution 5. Human Intellect 6. The Universe Part 3: Face to Face 7. Sovereignty and Political Establishments 7.1 Nationalism 7.2 Capitalism 7.3 Socialism 7.4 Communism 7.5 Democracy Part 4: Influences and Responses 8. Egypt's Islamic Movement: Influences and State Responses 8.1 The Military Technical Academy Groups 8.2 The Society of Muslims 8.3 The Society of Jihad