In Al-Farabi's political philosophy, the ideal ruler is best described as a person who combines political leadership with:
Correct answer: A. Philosophical wisdom and moral virtue
- A. Philosophical wisdom and moral virtue
- B. Military strength and hereditary status
- C. Religious ancestry and commercial wealth
- D. Popular fame and administrative experience
Explanation
Al-Farabi's ideal ruler possesses wisdom, moral excellence and the ability to guide citizens toward true happiness. Military strength or hereditary status alone cannot make a ruler virtuous in his political philosophy.
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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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