Anatomy of Dissent in Islamic Societies: Ibadism, Rebellion, and Legitimacy [Paperback]

Anatomy of Dissent in Islam is an interdisciplinary study of political and legal dissent in Islamic civilization from the seventh century on. (7th century). Using Ibadism as a case study, this work explores the events and teachings that shaped legitimacy and rebellion, orthodoxy and sectarianism, and law and culture in Islamic societies.1. Introduction 2. Governance in Arab and Islamic Societies 3. Origins and Transformation of Ibadism 4. Islamic Law and Jurisprudence Reconsidered 5. Statelessness and Leaderlessness 6. ConclusionsAhmed E. Souaiaia is Associate Professor of Islamic Studies and International Studies at University of Iowa, USA.