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Imams and Emirs
Fuad I. Khuri
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Description for Imams and Emirs
Paperback. Presents a comparative study of Islamic sects in the contemporary Arab world. This book argues that conflicts among Muslims arise from the struggle between two opposing forces: religious, doctrinaire authorities (imams) and leaders who derive their authority from power and coercion (emirs). Num Pages: 270 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: HRH; HRQM; JFSR2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 330.
In this classic, comprehensive study of Islamic sects in the contemporary Arab world, Khuri focuses on the Sunni, Shi’a, Alawis, Druze, Ibadis, Zaidis, Yazidis and the Maronites (who, although Christian, are included because they share certain distinguishing features). His placements of these groups on a single comparative scale was unprecedented. Khuri argues that conflicts among Muslims arise from the struggle between two opposing forces: religious, doctrinaire authorities (imams) and leaders who derive their authority from power and coercion (emirs). He discusses the role of dogma but also, uniquely, the critical factors that differentiate sects from religious communities and religions ... Read more
In this classic, comprehensive study of Islamic sects in the contemporary Arab world, Khuri focuses on the Sunni, Shi’a, Alawis, Druze, Ibadis, Zaidis, Yazidis and the Maronites (who, although Christian, are included because they share certain distinguishing features). His placements of these groups on a single comparative scale was unprecedented. Khuri argues that conflicts among Muslims arise from the struggle between two opposing forces: religious, doctrinaire authorities (imams) and leaders who derive their authority from power and coercion (emirs). He discusses the role of dogma but also, uniquely, the critical factors that differentiate sects from religious communities and religions ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Saqi Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
270
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
Number of Pages
270
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780863564260
SKU
V9780863564260
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About Fuad I. Khuri
Fuad I Khuri was a distinguished Lebanese writer and academic. Among his many teaching appointments, he has been Visiting Professor at the Universities of Chicago and Oregon, and Professor of Social Anthropology at the American University of Beirut. He has written widely on the contemporary Arab world, covering topics such as social and cultural change, tribal and peasant societies, and ... Read more
Reviews for Imams and Emirs
'Readers in a variety of fields will find this book a reliable sourcewell researched, amply documented and highly readable.' Middle East Journal 'An excellent book.' Middle East International 'The relationship of authority and political culture among the Sunni and the Shi'a receives extensive treatment. The author's direct interaction with various ulema and his exposition of their views is ... Read more