In classical Sunni political theory, establishing an imam or caliph is generally regarded as:
Correct answer: B. A collective obligation on the Muslim community
- A. A private choice left entirely to each household
- B. A collective obligation on the Muslim community
- C. A duty limited to merchants and landowners
- D. A temporary practice used only during wartime
Explanation
Classical Sunni jurists generally view the establishment of an imam as a collective obligation, because political authority is needed to maintain order and protect the community. It is not presented as a private household decision or as a wartime-only institution.
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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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