Title Shaping a Qur'anic worldview : scripture and politics in the era of al-Ma'mun / Vanessa De Gifis

Published New York, NY : Routledge, 2014

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Description 1 online resource Series Routledge studies in the Qur'an Routledge studies in the Qurʼān. Contents pt. 1. Hermeneutical theory -- pt. 2. Practical case study Summary "Exploring the subjectivity of the Qurʼān's meaning in the world, this book analyses Qurʼānic referencing in Muslim political rhetoric. Informed by classical Arabic-Islamic rhetorical theory, the author examines Arabic documents attributed to the ʻAbbāsid Caliph al-Maʼmūn (r. 813-833), whose rule coincided with the maturation of classical Islamic political thought and literary culture. She demonstrates how Qurʼānic referencing functions as tropological exegesis, whereby verses in the Qurʼān are reinterpreted through the lens of subjective experience. At the same time socio-historical experiences are understood in terms of the Qurʼān's moral typology, which consists of interrelated polarities that define good and bad moral characters in mutual orientation. Through strategic deployment of scriptural references within the logical scheme of rhetorical argument, the Caliph constructs moral analogies between paradigmatic characters in the Qurʼān and people in his social milieu, and situates himself as moral reformer and guide, in order to persuade his audiences of the necessity of the Caliphate and the religio-moral imperative of obedience to his authority. The Maʼmūnid case study is indicative of the nature and function of Qurʼānic referencing across historical periods, and thus contributes to broader conversations about the impact of the Qurʼān on the .shaping of Islamic civilization. This book is an invaluable resource for those with an interest in Early Islamic History, Islam and the rhetoric of contemporary Middle East regional and global Islamic politics."-- Provided by publisher "Informed by classical Arabic-Islamic rhetorical theory, the author examines Arabic documents attributed to the ʻAbbāsid Caliph al-Maʼmūn." Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes Print version record Subject Maʼmūn, Caliph, 786-833. SUBJECT Maʼmūn, Caliph, 786-833 fast Qurʼan -- Criticism, interpretation, etc. -- History. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85072961 Qurʼan -- Language, style. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85072971 Qurʼan fast Koran gnd Subject Islam -- Doctrines -- History Arabic language -- Rhetoric RELIGION -- Islam -- Koran & Sacred Writings. SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Regional Studies. RELIGION -- Islam -- General. Language and languages -- Style Arabic language -- Rhetoric Islam -- Doctrines Islam Hermeneutik Genre/Form Criticism, interpretation, etc. History Form Electronic book ISBN 9781315818689 131581868X 9781317817604 1317817605

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