NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA
14/16, AHMADU BELLO WAY, VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS
SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
MARCH/APRIL 2014 EXAMINATION
COURSE CODE: ISL436:
COURSE TITLE: ISLAMIC POLITICAL THOUGHT
TIME ALLOWED: 2 HRS
Instruction to Candidates: Answer only THREE questions in all
1. Discuss the historical origin of Caliphate and its significance in the governance of the Islamic State. 23 Marks
2. Discuss the concept of Shūrā with appropriate Qur’anic references.
23 Marks
3. Write brief notes on the following as contained in the political theories of Ibn Khaldun:
i. Role of Al- ‘aşabiyyah in politics
ii. The Power State theory
iii. Place of religion in politics 24 Marks
4. Give a critical account of al-Ghazālī’s viewpoints on the sovereign of a Muslim State. 23 Marks
5. Discuss the main fundamental political cum theological views of the following:
i. the Kharijites, and
ii. The Shiites. 23 Marks
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