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The Functional Formulation of Social Classes in Siraj al-Muluk
by Abu Bakr Al-Turtushi (d. 520 AH)
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Fatemeh Ahmadvand *    |
| department of the history of islamic nations and civilization. islamic research faculty. imam khomeini international university. qazvin. iran , ahmadvand@isr.ikiu.ac.ir |
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Abstract: (1326 Views) |
Abu Bakr Al-Turtushi, the Maliki jurist of the 6th century AH, in his Siraj al-Muluk, has put forward his theory about the ideal Islamic society and sovereignty, especially with regard to his conceptions of the Sunni society of Egypt during the transition era from the Ismaili Fatimids. This research has tried to recognize the role of each social class in al-Taurtushi's thought using desk study method, historical analysis and themic analysis methods, as well as benefiting from the model by Thomas Spragens for understanding crisis. Al-Turtushi took the formulation of the four classes of ancient Iran as his general framework; however, he made some changes in terms of content and function and tried to theoretically incorporate the situation of his own era, including the society during transition from the Fatimids in a new way. By empowering the class of Ulama (i.e. scholars), he placed them in the position of advisors to the rulers to help the authority of the Sunnis during the transition period. He also redefined the agents for the sake of efficiency of the government in a structured and task-oriented way. Moreover, by classifying Christian and Jewish religious minorities, he undermined their social authority for the benefit of the cohesion of the Sunni society.
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| Keywords: Al-Turtushi, Siraj al-Muluk, social classes, Ulama, Non-Muslims |
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Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Islamic History/ Interdisciplinary History
Received: 2023/07/14 | Revised: 2024/01/22 | Accepted: 2023/10/2 | Published: 2023/10/2 | ePublished: 2023/10/2
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