The Qur’anic political approach in the thought of Malek Bennabi

Document Type : Research Article

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1 Quran and Hadith higher education complex, al-mustafa international university, qom, iran

2 Assistant Professor at Al-Mustafa International Univeristy. Iran, Qom

Abstract

This article addresses the Quranic political approach in the thought of Malek Bennabi, exploring solutions to the dilemmas of the concept of politics in its various aspects. Malek Bennabi contends that the Islamic world has borrowed its concepts from the West, emphasizing the need to return to its Islamic roots and heritage. It also underscores the necessity of investing in the Quranic text and its comprehensive vision in studying the concept of politics. The significance of the political aspect lies in its representation as the forefront of any reformative change, and this article attempts to elucidate the relationship between a nation's politics and its righteousness. Within the framework of Malek Bennabi's goal to reveal the boundaries of the Quranic approach in addressing the concept of politics as a practical model, we observe the effectiveness of this approach in achieving proper guidance towards a nation's righteousness and its politics. Amidst this conflict and debate, Bennabi's contribution lies in providing solutions from a comprehensive critical perspective, considering the multidimensional aspects of the subject. He presents a critical view of the shortcomings in contemporary Islamic discourse and offers his theoretical political alternative. The analytical method employed in this article is critical and comprehensive, drawing from the spirit of the Noble Quran and the purified Prophetic tradition. The most significant findings include religion as an objective framework, imposing itself on any political thought or action seeking to restore a nation to its former glory. Furthermore, the return of Islam to life and the revival of the nation's role in the human arena necessitate first and foremost the elimination of the idea of separating religion from politics, as viewed by Imam Khomeini. It is also emphasized that principles and foundations enable religious thought to revitalize Islamic thinking and address the ailments afflicting politics.

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