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islamic-fiqhWe're still mapping where this idea was first discussed. Key passages and related ideas below.

Siyāsa Sharʿiyya (Governance within the Law)

The discretionary authority of the ruler to legislate and administer for public order within the bounds of the sharīʿa.

The discretionary authority of the ruler to legislate and administer for public order within the bounds of the sharīʿa.

Key passages(13)

Ghiyath Umam · Imam al-Haramayn al-Juwayni

High

Khilaf · Shaykh al-Tusi

High

Tahdhib Fiqh Shafici · al-Baghawi

High

Ahkam Sultaniyya · al-Mawardi

High

Ihkam Fi Tamyiz Fatawa · al-Qarafi

High

Targhib Wa Tarhib · al-Mundhiri

High

Akhlaq Wazirayn · Abu Hayyan al-Tawhidi

Moderate

Hisba · Ibn Taymiyya

Moderate

Kamil · Ibn al-Athir

Moderate

Siyar · Muhammad al-Shaybani

Moderate

Ahkam Quran · al-Shafi'i

Moderate

Amali · al-Sharif al-Murtada

Moderate

Tashil Nazar · al-Mawardi

Moderate