Maṣlaḥa as Sovereignty: Fadlallah and Khomeini Compared

Maṣlaḥa as Sovereignty: Fadlallah and Khomeini Compared

This article examines how Fadlallah and Khomeini's respective quests for sovereignty are reflected in their political thought, particularly vis-a-vis their notions of maṣlaḥa, which I define as the "common good." I argue that if, to an extent, Islamic political thought seeks to maximi...

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Published in:Middle East law and governance Vol. 9; no. 1; pp. 89 - 112
Main Author: Alexander, Nachman
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Leiden Brill 01-01-2017
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Summary:This article examines how Fadlallah and Khomeini's respective quests for sovereignty are reflected in their political thought, particularly vis-a-vis their notions of maṣlaḥa, which I define as the "common good." I argue that if, to an extent, Islamic political thought seeks to maximise maṣlaḥa, then this can also constitute a claim to sovereignty, the definition of which remains multidimensional and contentious. By closely examining Fadlallah and Khomeini's writings and pronouncements on governance, popular movement, and state, I attempt to reveal how discussions regarding Islamic governance demonstrate a broader claim to authority in Islamic history.
ISSN:1876-3367
1876-3375
DOI:10.1163/18763375-00901001