In Al-Farabi's political philosophy, the ideal political community is called the:
Correct answer: B. Virtuous City
- A. Covenant Community
- B. Virtuous City
- C. Caliphal Province
- D. Balanced Kingdom
Explanation
Al-Farabi calls the ideal political community Al-Madinah al-Fadilah, commonly translated as the Virtuous City. It aims at true happiness under wise leadership, rather than merely satisfying material needs.
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Muslim political thought explores Islamic ideas about governance, authority, justice, consultation, leadership, law and the relationship between religion and the state. It examines the political arguments of Al-Farabi, Al-Mawardi, Ibn Khaldun, Shah Waliullah, Muhammad Iqbal and other thinkers, distinguishing classical theories of the caliphate from modern debates about the Islamic state.
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