Which concept does Ibn Khaldun use to explain the rise and decline of political dynasties?
Correct answer: C. Asabiyyah
- A. Ijtihad
- B. Shura
- C. Asabiyyah
- D. Bay'ah
Explanation
Ibn Khaldun uses asabiyyah, or group solidarity, to explain how ruling groups gain power and why their cohesion later weakens. Shura means consultation, ijtihad means independent legal reasoning, and bay'ah means allegiance.
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