Transformation of Islamic Political Thought: From Theology to Contemporary Challenges

Islamic political theory has drawn attention throughout the years as it has grown significantly from its ideological roots to deal with challenging modern issues. This has shown a wide range of intellectual development, from early ideas found in religious teachings to modifications made to account for contemporary political conditions. Islamic political theory originally developed from Islamic theology, which manages people's lives in accordance with beliefs.  Concepts like jihad, khilafah, and sharia became the cornerstones of Islamic political systems. Early scholars that placed an emphasis on justice, security, and sustainability in their theories of Islamic governance were Al-Mawardi and Ibn Taimiyah.