A Strife Between Religion and Politics in Abbasi Period

A Strife Between Religion and Politics in Abbasi Period by Naeem Siddique examines the theological and political tensions that defined the Abbasid era, one of Islam's most intellectually vibrant but internally fractured periods. The book traces how competing schools of Islamic thought, political factions, and state interests collided during a time of unprecedented scholarly output and civil unrest.

Siddique's analysis centers on the conflict between religious scholars and political authorities - specifically how caliphs sought to control religious interpretation while jurists and theologians resisted state encroachment on Islamic law. The narrative covers key episodes including the Mihna (inquisition) under Caliph al-Ma'mun and the evolving relationship between the Abbasid court and the ulama (religious scholars). Rather than treating religion and politics as separate spheres, the work demonstrates how they were inseparably entangled in the pursuit of legitimacy and power.

This historical study appeals to readers interested in Islamic history, the development of Islamic jurisprudence, and the recurring tension between religious authority and political rule. It provides context for understanding how medieval Islamic institutions shaped modern debates about governance and religious authority. Available nationwide with Cash on Delivery through OnlineBooksOutlet.

• Examines the Abbasid period's theological and political conflicts
• Focuses on state-clergy tensions during the Mihna and beyond
• Explores how religious legitimacy was contested and weaponized
• Suitable for history students, Islamic studies readers, and scholars
• Delivered across Pakistan with Cash on Delivery option