The Power of Sovereignty: The Political and Ideological Philosophy of Sayyid Qutb

by Sayed Qutb

Book Overview

The Power of Sovereignty explores the religio-political and philosophical concepts of Sayyid Qutb, one of the most influential political thinkers for contemporary Islamists and who has greatly influenced the likes of Osama Bin Laden. Executed by the Egyptian state in 1966, his books continue to be read and his theory of jahiliyya 'ignorance' is still of prime importance for radical Islamic groups.

Providing a detailed perspective of Sayyid...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 041537250X
• ISBN13: 9780415372503
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 9.5"