A clear account of how Islamic political thought has developed from the politico-religious structure established by Mohammed and his immediate successors.
William Montgomery Watt's seminal study of the close relationship between religious beliefs and political doctrine in Islamic countries is now available for a new generation of readers. His introduction presents a clear and comprehensive survey of the development of Islamic political thought, from the politico-religious structure established by Mohammed and his immediate successors, to its current status in the modern world. Essential reading for all undergraduate students of politics and Islamic studies.
