Prophecy and Power

Prophecy and PowerDelve into the profound insights of Syrian poet Adonis in this compelling book that explores the complexities of political power within Islam. Celebrated as the greatest living Arab poet, Adonis engages in a thoughtful dialogue with Houria Abdelouahed, examining the influential role of the prophet Mohammed as both a political figure and a mythical leader. With a focus on the Qur'anic foundations of leadership, this work presents a critical

Delve into the profound insights of Syrian poet Adonis in this compelling book that explores the complexities of political power within Islam. Celebrated as the greatest living Arab poet, Adonis engages in a thoughtful dialogue with Houria Abdelouahed, examining the influential role of the prophet Mohammed as both a political figure and a mythical leader. With a focus on the Qur'anic foundations of leadership, this work presents a critical understanding of how faith and reason shape power dynamics in Islamic history. The narrative unfolds the historical developments preceding and following Mohammed's death, which solidified the absolute authority of the Caliph. Furthermore, the book discusses the lingering effects of tyrannical power structures in contemporary Arab and Islamic societies. Adonis and Abdelouahed advocate for urgent reform, emphasizing the necessity of secularism and the essential separation of religion from the political, legal, and social arenas. With 240 pages of enlightening content, this 2021 publication by John Wiley & Sons (UK) is a must-read for those looking to understand the intersections of power, religion, and society in the modern world. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509542154
Year: 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 240


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Heralded as the greatest living Arab poet, Syrian-born Adonis is also a staunch critic of violence and despotism in the Islamic world. In this book, he explores the nature of political power in Islam by focusing on the figure of the prophet Mohammed as both a political and a mythical leader. In conversation with Houria Abdelouahed, Adonis examines the Qur™anic intervention in establishing the prophet™s power, especially when the text is read based on faith and not reason. The authors discuss the historical developments before and after the prophet™s death, which established the power of the Caliph or the leader as absolute.


The second part of the book examines the consequences of these developments in the Arab and Islamic world today, where this ˜tyrannical™ understanding of power continues to hold sway. The authors conclude with a call for secularism in the Arab world and a passionate plea for the separation of religion from the political, legal and social spheres.