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The book “Al-Ahkam Al-Sultaniyyah” was authored by the renowned Islamic scholar Abu al-Hasan Ali ibn Muhammad ibn Habib Al-Mawardi (972–1058 CE). Al-Mawardi was a leading Shafi'i jurist, scholar of political science, and a judge during the Abbasid Caliphate. His work focused on Islamic political theory, administration, and governance according to Shariah principles.

This book is considered one of the earliest and most significant works on Islamic constitutional law. It discusses topics such as the duties of a Caliph (Imam), appointment of governors, administration of justice, military leadership, public treasury management, and the relationship between rulers and citizens in an Islamic state.

Al-Mawardi’s ideas influenced later scholars and political systems in the Muslim world, providing guidance on how Islamic governance should be structured to ensure justice, stability, and adherence to divine laws.

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  Author: Abu al-Hasan Al-Mawardi (972–1058 CE).

  
  


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  Field: Islamic jurisprudence, politics, governance.

  
  


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  Book focus: Principles of Islamic state administration under Shariah.

  
  


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  Written during the Abbasid Caliphate era in Baghdad.

  
  


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  Regarded as one of the foundational texts of Islamic political science.

  
  


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  Topics include leadership, judiciary, public funds, and state security.