Which statement best represents Al-Ghazali's view of the relationship between religion and political authority?
Correct answer: D. Religion and kingship mutually support one another
- A. A ruler becomes a source of divine revelation
- B. Political authority makes religious law unnecessary
- C. Religion must remain entirely outside public affairs
- D. Religion and kingship mutually support one another
Explanation
Al-Ghazali presents religion and political authority as mutually dependent, often comparing them to two connected supports of social order. He does not treat the ruler as a prophet or regard government as independent of religious norms.
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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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