Envisioning a Shi'i Utopia
This book presents the first critical edition with annotated translation of Himam al-ThawÄqib, based on two extant manuscripts. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the life and works of KamarehÄ«, including a concise overview of the structure and major themes of Himam al-ThawÄqib, and situates KamarehÄ«âs contributions within broader Safavid, Mughal and Ottoman contexts. The book offers fresh insights into Safavid religio-political history and Islamic political thought, as well as highlighting how KamarehÄ«âs ideas continue to resonate in contemporary Iran, where debates over governance and clerical authority remain central.
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Envisioning a Shi'i Utopia
This book presents the first critical edition with annotated translation of Himam al-ThawÄqib, based on two extant manuscripts. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the life and works of KamarehÄ«, including a concise overview of the structure and major themes of Himam al-ThawÄqib, and situates KamarehÄ«âs contributions within broader Safavid, Mughal and Ottoman contexts. The book offers fresh insights into Safavid religio-political history and Islamic political thought, as well as highlighting how KamarehÄ«âs ideas continue to resonate in contemporary Iran, where debates over governance and clerical authority remain central.
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This book presents the first critical edition with annotated translation of Himam al-ThawÄqib, based on two extant manuscripts. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the life and works of KamarehÄ«, including a concise overview of the structure and major themes of Himam al-ThawÄqib, and situates KamarehÄ«âs contributions within broader Safavid, Mughal and Ottoman contexts. The book offers fresh insights into Safavid religio-political history and Islamic political thought, as well as highlighting how KamarehÄ«âs ideas continue to resonate in contemporary Iran, where debates over governance and clerical authority remain central.
