On Islamic Political Jurisprudence

In "In Islamic Governance (Siyasa Shari'iyya)," renowned Kuwaiti political scientist Dr. Abdullah Al-Nafisi presents a thorough re-examination of Islamic political jurisprudence and statecraft. Al-Nafisi aims to rescue the concept of Siyasa Shari'iyya from historical stagnation, framing it as a dynamic and flexible system centered on public interest (Maslaha) and systemic justice rather than rigid formalities. The book explores key issues such as political legitimacy, authority, civil liberties, institutional governance, and checks and balances. Written with sharp analytical precision, the work advocates for a modernized framework of Islamic political thought capable of addressing the realities of the contemporary state, countering authoritarianism, and fostering good governance.

Because it bridges classical Islamic political theory with modern governance, offering a nuanced and practical framework for understanding faith-based statecraft and institutional reform.

For political scientists, scholars of Islamic law and governance, students of Middle Eastern political thought, and general readers interested in political reform and state-building.