Al-Siyasa al-Shar'iyya fi Islah al-Ra'i wal-Ra'iyya (Islamic Governance in Reforming the Ruler and the Ruled)

Author: Sheikh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah

The book "Al-Siyasa al-Shar'iyya fi Islah al-Ra'i wal-Ra'iyya" is considered one of the most prominent works in the field of Islamic governance. In it, Imam Ibn Taymiyyah clarifies the principles upon which authority in Islam is founded, the duties of the ruler, the rights of the ruled, the foundations of establishing justice, fulfilling trusts, and governing people equitably according to the provisions of Islamic Sharia.

Ibn Taymiyyah authored this book in the form of an epistle, compiling the essence of Islamic political principles derived from the Holy Quran and the Prophet's Sunnah, along with practical applications for issues of governance, judiciary, hudud (punishments), and public finances, all aimed at achieving both religious and worldly interests and establishing a society based on justice and reform.

This edition is part of the "Ata'at al-Ilm" series, featuring distinguished scholarly care, authenticated verification, Hadith authentication, and commentary on sections requiring clarification. This ensures the text is presented in a precise academic form that serves researchers and students of knowledge, making it accessible and beneficial for the general reader.