The Power of Sovereignty

The Political and Ideological Philosophy of Sayyid Qutb

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Ethnic Studies, Political Science
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Author: Sayed Khatab ISBN: 9781134193097
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: February 14, 2006
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Sayed Khatab
ISBN: 9781134193097
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: February 14, 2006
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

The Power of Sovereignty explores the religio-political and philosophical concepts of Sayyid Qutb, one of the most influential political thinkers for contemporary Islamists and who has greatly influenced the likes of Osama Bin Laden. Executed by the Egyptian state in 1966, his books continue to be read and his theory of jahiliyya ‘ignorance’ is still of prime importance for radical Islamic groups.

Providing a detailed perspective of Sayyid Qutb’s writings, this book examines:

  • the relation between the specifics of the concept of hakimiyyah and that of jahiliyyah
  • the force and intent of these two concepts
  • how Qutb employs their specifics to critically assess the political establishments like nationalism and capitalism
  • the influence of the two concepts on Egypt’s radical Islamic movements, where many of al’Qa’ida’s lieutenants, officers, ideologues and conspirators were fomented

Shedding light on Islamic radicalism and its intellectual origins The Power of Sovereignty presents new analysis on the intellectual legacy of one of the most important thinkers of modern Islamic revival.

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The Power of Sovereignty explores the religio-political and philosophical concepts of Sayyid Qutb, one of the most influential political thinkers for contemporary Islamists and who has greatly influenced the likes of Osama Bin Laden. Executed by the Egyptian state in 1966, his books continue to be read and his theory of jahiliyya ‘ignorance’ is still of prime importance for radical Islamic groups.

Providing a detailed perspective of Sayyid Qutb’s writings, this book examines:

Shedding light on Islamic radicalism and its intellectual origins The Power of Sovereignty presents new analysis on the intellectual legacy of one of the most important thinkers of modern Islamic revival.

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