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Shūrā (Consultation in Succession)

The principle of consultative selection of a leader, exemplified by the council that chose ʿUthmān, and basis of Sunnī succession theory.

The principle of consultative selection of a leader, exemplified by the council that chose ʿUthmān, and basis of Sunnī succession theory.

Key passages(5)

Adab Dunya Wa Din · al-Mawardi

High

Shafi Fi Imama · al-Sharif al-Murtada

High

Ghiyath Umam · Imam al-Haramayn al-Juwayni

Moderate

Imama Wa Siyasa · Ibn Qutayba

Moderate

Jawab Sahih · Ibn Taymiyya

Moderate