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

The term <i>ulū’l-amr</i> (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 corne...

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Main Author: Mun’im Sirry
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Religions
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/12/7/483