This book is a study of the concept of wilya and its developments among Sh scholars from the eighteenth to twentieth century. Leila Chamankhah addresses a number of issues by delving into the conceptualizations of wilya through the examination and interpretation of key texts. She focuses on the influence of ibn Arab's mysticism, with regard to the conception of wilya , on his Sha successors and expositors in later centuries. She also discusses the development and transformation of the conception of wilya over two hundred years, from the esoteric school of Shaykhsm to the politicization of wilya in the theory of wilyat al-faqh.

Studies the concept of wilaya and its development from the eighteenth to twentieth century Demonstrates the similarities and differences in understanding of wilaya that have appeared in Iran since early Islamic times Sheds light on the intersection of politics and religion in contemporary Iran

Autorentext

Leila Chamankhah teaches at the University of Dayton, USA. Her areas of research interest are Iranian Studies, Islamic studies, Shia intellectual history, and Middle Eastern studies.

Klappentext

This book is a study of the concept of wil ya and its developments among Sh scholars from the eighteenth to twentieth century. Leila Chamankhah addresses a number of issues by delving into the conceptualizations of wil ya through the examination and interpretation of key texts. She focuses on the influence of ibn Arab 's mysticism, with regard to the conception of wil ya, on his Sh a successors and expositors in later centuries. She also discusses the development and transformation of the conception of wil ya over two hundred years, from the esoteric school of Shaykh sm to the politicization of wil ya in the theory of wil yat al-faq h.

Inhalt

1. Introduction.- 2. Ibn Arab and Wilya.- 3. The Shaykh School and Wilya .- 4. The Schools of Tehran and Qum and Wilya.- 5. Khomeini, Wilya, and the Influence of Ibn Arab.- 6. Khomeini as the Jurist and Wilya.- 6. Conclusion.