The Historical Foundations of Islamic Governance | Ep. 1 | Dr. Taimur Rahman

Welcome to the first episode of Political Islam, a course taught by Dr. Taimur Rahman at LUMS, where we explore the historical foundations of Islamic governance. The lecture provides an in-depth look at:
The nature of government and political authority in early Islam
Theological and philosophical underpinnings of Islamic rule
Early debates around the role of the caliphate and the separation of religious and political authority
Key questions about legitimacy, divine law, and power that informed the political landscape of early Islamic societies
Dr. Rahman offers insights into the dynamic and sometimes contentious formation of Islamic political structures. Whether you’re a student of political science, history, or religion, this lecture provides a compelling start to understanding the complex evolution of political Islam.
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[@WhyClaudius]

Watching it again on this channel, realized that I didn't even know Islamic history on the surface level

[@lukethomeret-duran5273]

By far my favourite professor. This channel is incredible

[@AnweR-AmmaR]

Thanks Sir for your kind knowledge..😊❤

[@atiqrahman1381]

From Bangladesh with love. ❤️ Great lecture.

[@samibabar9543]

Brilliant lecture as always!

[@iTheAkmal]

59:00 talking about de-politicizing and doing it at the same time ;)

[@DaniyalNaqvi-t5s]

Brilliant lecture! Miss taking your classes from back in the day

[@waquarahmed572]

Taimur saabh, it’s a fantastic lecture, loved it. But it’s important…. Crucially important for you to explain Hazrat Ali’s point of departure from Hazrat Abu Bakar and Hazrat Omar on issues of administration based on which he did not become the 3rd Challiph even though it was offered to him before Hazrat Uthman was considered. It is not enough to state that he wanted to return to precedence set by Prophet Mohammed (PBUH), after all, what was this administrative precedence set by him that had been altered?

[@TaimurRahman-English]

@@waquarahmed572 thank you. Yes. I’ll do that in a separate lecture.

[@IslamAkefEbeid]

There is no "Political Islam" there is just Islam. Politics is integral to the faith.

[@adnansiddiqui7177]

There is no political Islam.. just politics

[@adnansiddiqui7177]

@wahmad8211 There is an ethical way of doing politics... irrespective of religion. Just my opinion

[@hamidsayed2112]

Mother of all politics is religion The straight way to salvation

[@messagevibes]

Politics is top notch thing in islam.

[@RiteshArora-s9x]

Religions are invented to gain power and c9ntrol people through fear and greed

[@leebarry5686]

Islam includes politics, economics, natural science , humanities , social sciences… all aspects of human life

[@adnansiddiqui7177]

No.. purpose of Islam is only Hidayat and code of ethics...Islam domain is neither science nor economy

[@malikshazzy4808]

@@adnansiddiqui7177 source?

[@malikshazzy4808]

⁠@@adnansiddiqui7177if this is the case then how would explain the concept of zakat , halal/haram(these concepts lay rules for socio-economic relations within a Islam society) and also quran talks about all aspects of sciene astrology, physics , chemistry,biology,microbiology and all of others… I suggest you read about the Golden age of Islam and also about house of wisdom in baghdad…

[@drirbazawan1247]

Prove all these aspects in detail or as comprehensive systems from Islami itself i.e. Quran-o-Hadees ... Note :- if I tell someone that heartbeat can be felt at 4th_5th intercostal space , I can't claim that I made him a full-blown doctor So politics, economics etc must be proven as comprehensive knowledges from Islam ,,,, not just few pieces of information

[@muhammad_abdullah2005]

@@adnansiddiqui7177 Then why did the prophet Muhammad SAW establish an islamic state and why did the khulfa e rashudin became political leaders?? Why does islam say interst (soud) is haram if it does not talk about economy

[@babaralam8621]

Aoa, Dr. Taimur, this is great, really very informative. I am medical doctor and a Public Health Physician with Ph D in Public Health. Following you since long, w’d like to meet you someday. I am posted in Peshawar, Heading WHO in KP. But comes to Lahore often, as family is settled here. Let ma know of some good time. Best

[@TaimurRahman-English]

Janab it would be my pleasure.

[@saliksayyar9793]

@@babaralam8621 No wonder the state of the country. Are a follower of The Abdul Ghaffar Khan family?

[@Waleed-o3m]

It should be also mentioned that muawiya told yazid on how to deal deal with hz Hussain and hz zubair

[@TaimurRahman-English]

Can you please specify the source of this information?

[@hammadhussain4422]

Brilliant lecture. Just wanna give feedback from shis perspective. A) shia doesn't believe that imamat SHOULD be from one lineage but HAPPENS to be from one lineage because GOD CHOSEN that lineage. B) the mame was not muljim , it was ibn e muljim .

[@DaniyalNaqvi-t5s]

That is not entirely true, because although Shias have argued that Hazrat Ali was the chosen one, the argument for his selection was often centered around the idea of "who better than his cousin and son-in-law". And that keeps passing on. If the concept of Shia Imamate was as simple, there wouldn't have been multiple people from within the family claiming to be the Imam in nearly every succession post-Imam Hussain. This happened under Imam Zain ul Abideen, Imam Muhammad Baqir, multiple times under Imam Musa Kazim and so on. And interestingly it was always from within the family.

[@Muipal]

God created Adam in his own image is a Christian theology. It’s not believe the same way in Judaism and Islam. These two religions don’t believe human are in the image of god.

[@sharjeeljawaid]

Very well researched and presented. Jazakallah!

[@Muipal]

Himyar kingdom was an Yemani Arab Jewish kingdom. An Arab prince who converts to Judaism. The kingdom for long was a client state of Axum or the Ethiopian empire. The Yemenite Jews in Israel today are another branch of the Arab Jews. The biggest Arab Jews are Mizrahis who form over 40% of Jewish population in Israel

[@Muipal]

1:30 in that map all of the eastern coastal Arab tribes including Musqat were under Sassanide rule. During the time of Muhammad, Infact there were wars between Sassanid and Himyar kingdom as sessanides were looking to expand into Yemen

[@mahnazqaiser3371]

Is it mentioned in the Quran that the 12400 Prophets were sent to the same area?

[@osamaali5969]

You are quoting the Islamic History out of damn Western Oriental interpretations of "Muslim History" meant to distort Muslim caricature and its original interpretations.... Becoming an oriental product of "Muslim" yourself! un-knowingly. Cmon Dr Taimur!

[@DaniyalNaqvi-t5s]

That is not entirely true. He is also quoting Tabari and Maududi. Always a good idea to point out historical inaccuracies and bad interpretation if you find one rather than just throwing a blanket statement of "oriental interpretation of Islam"

[@tsParamesh]

Pl discuss terrorocracy first 😅???

[@advhariomjindal]

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[@youcube291]

Your words, tone, and body language expose your true intentions-you are clearly working with an agenda to undermine Islam. It’s evident that you harbor deep-seated hostility towards our faith and are dedicated to spreading this animosity. But let me remind you, no amount of scheming or animosity can shake the foundation of Islam. The truth stands firm, and your actions only reveal your own emptiness. Islam has faced and overcome adversaries far greater than you, and it will continue to thrive, no matter how hard you try to oppose it

[@Desigirl876]

Why not try to put your own argument rather than accuse people of having nefarious schemes? It just shows you cannot counter his argument.

[@kmasif164]

@@Desigirl876there are people countering his arguments. Do listen the other side.

[@UllulAmar]

@@kmasif164 Listen to Qaiser Ahmed Raja who puts his foot in the mouth of these lectures ...........

[@UllulAmar]

He is for sure a planted one like many others ....... well trained in the West .... All failed ....... These blows can't extinguish the Lamp of Allah(swt) ...... Al-Quran !!

[@youcube291]

@UllulAmar exactly 💯 bro 💐

[@leebarry5686]

Sunni Islam is another improper word to use ! One Islam with different understandings or cultures. Scholars quote too many improper terms invented by the orientalists.

[@Taimur_Laal]

This term is created by Muslims in the 9th century. The full term is Ahle Sunnat wal Jamaat. Know your history.

[@syedahmad1840]

Damn it, you qute Islamic history from the damn western point of view, wearing western glasses

[@Taimur_Laal]

How so?

[@adnansiddiqui7177]

​@@Taimur_Laalinfact, Dr. Taimoor sb dilute it otherwise if one read from original historic source like Tabri etc...one may be shocked from the animosity and brutality among Muslims at that particular period...and apparently the core of governance merely on mutual interest rather than humanitarian or democratic principle

[@UllulAmar]

@@Taimur_Laal "How So ?" ? ......... watch Qaiser Ahmed Raja's review of your lectures ....... It is a bloody shame for a Muslim to teach Islamic history from a Westerner's book full of garbage ........ if you are a Muslim !!

[@leebarry5686]

Why called political Islam? It is a pejorative word

[@Taimur_Laal]

What do you want me to call it?

[@sharjeeljawaid]

The number 124,000 or 124,313 is mythical. The Quran includes names of 25 prophets who were sent in the Middle East. Most of them were the progeny of Hazrat Ibrahim. Nevertheless it is also clearly stated that apostles were sent to every people.

[@osamaali5969]

How can someone interpret Islam using "Western Lens"... Tme unsubscribe this!

[@iqbalfirdousi9732]

Are you an atheist?

[@karama709]

Deep inside himself Taimur Lal don't believe in Allah and never say Namaaz

[@adnansiddiqui7177]

Aap dil ka haal bhi jaante hain

[@sadiahmad80]

Don't spread hatred just based on your perception.

[@AJ-po4sr]

Are you his family? Or his left hand or maybe his shadow?

[@karama709]

@@AJ-po4sr I m his colleague

[@AJ-po4sr]

@@karama709 you know from work, doesn’t qualify you to say that he doesn’t believe in Allah. Maybe he prays at home or maybe he’s not practicing Muslim but believe in oneness of Allah. Stop being a God

[@fsu3328]

Can you please publicly say what your religion is

[@DaniyalNaqvi-t5s]

Why do you care what his religion is

[@fsu3328]

@@DaniyalNaqvi-t5s He has to just to makes things clear, until then he should stop distorting Islam. I like his some of lectures as its made me more critical in thought. He has done a major mistake in saying Crone version of Islamic history was correct. She has lied about our beloved prophet saw.

[@DaniyalNaqvi-t5s]

@@fsu3328 Look it is very much possible that his source is incorrect and both a Muslim or a non-Muslim could have used the source; their religion has nothing to do with it. You can simply point out the mistakes in Crone's work and get a response from Dr. Taimur rather than asking about his religion

[@fsu3328]

@@DaniyalNaqvi-t5s The reason why I asked that Crone has been academically refuted already. She is trying to say that our beloved prophet was born somewhere else and there wasnt even a city called Makkah. Are we teaching this in the Islamic republic. I think Taimur should remain as a philosophy he is pushing people to atheism and islamaphobes.