{"product_id":"islamic-government-governance-of-jurisprudent-9781410224927","title":"Islamic Government: Governance of Jurisprudent - Ayatollah Khomeini","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIslamic Government: Governance of Jurisprudent by Ayatollah Khomeini\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis reprinted edition of \"Islamic Government: Governance of Jurisprudent\" presents Ayatollah Khomeini's foundational work on Islamic political theory and religious governance. Originally published in 1979, this text remains a critical resource for understanding the intersection of Islamic law and state authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished during the pivotal year of the Iranian Revolution, this work articulates the concept of Velayat-e Faqih (Guardianship of the Islamic Jurist), which became the constitutional foundation of Iran's theocratic government. The text provides direct insight into Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeyni's vision for Islamic governance and the role of jurisprudence in statecraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAcademic and Political Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis paperback edition serves scholars, students, and researchers studying Middle Eastern politics, political Islam, and religious government systems. The work examines how Sharia law principles can structure state institutions and addresses the relationship between Islamic jurisprudence and political authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eContent Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe text explores the theoretical framework for Islamic government, arguing for the necessity of clerical oversight in state affairs. Khomeini presents his interpretation of Islamic law as it applies to governance, challenging secular political models and advocating for a system where religious scholars hold ultimate authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEssential Reading For:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolitical science and government studies students\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle Eastern history researchers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReligious studies scholars focusing on Islam and state relations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegal professionals studying comparative law and religious legal systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone seeking to understand the ideological foundations of modern Iran\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by University Press of the Pacific, this reprint maintains the integrity of the 1979 edition. The paperback format makes this historically significant text accessible for academic libraries, personal collections, and classroom use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReprinted from the 1979 edition--Title page verso.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"University Press of the Pacific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51635319439634,"sku":"9781410224927","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_34337ca3-2fee-4baf-b30f-3aa0e93b108a.jpg?v=1759229128","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/islamic-government-governance-of-jurisprudent-9781410224927","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}