States Do Not Go to Heaven Toward a Theory of Islamic Agency in International Relations |
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| Author:
| Alruwaih, Meshari |
| ISBN: | 978-1-56564-556-1 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2013 |
| Publisher: | International Institute of Islamic Thought
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $7.95 |
Book Description:
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This book compares and contrasts Islamic worldviews and Western theoretical perspectives on international relations to suggest that a combination of the two could lead to a mutually beneficial redefinition of contemporary international relations utilizing Western theoretical tools and incorporating an Islamic perspective. Particular focus is given to the Islamic concept of istikhlaf as an ontological and normative foundation. The reasoning being that all man-made social arrangements on...
More DescriptionThis book compares and contrasts Islamic worldviews and Western theoretical perspectives on international relations to suggest that a combination of the two could lead to a mutually beneficial redefinition of contemporary international relations utilizing Western theoretical tools and incorporating an Islamic perspective. Particular focus is given to the Islamic concept of istikhlaf as an ontological and normative foundation. The reasoning being that all man-made social arrangements on ?earth?, as well as international society, should be considered a realm of istikhlaf. This allows for return to an eternal and critical first principle, linking all social roles to this principle, which is that man as designated by the Qur'an, is God's khalifah or Vicegerent on earth. It's a statement of great magnitude.