Document Type : Research Article (Political Sociology)

Author

• Mahdi Zolfaghari

Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Lorestan University, Lorestan, Iran

Abstract

The intersection of faith and political power represents a central debate preoccupying contemporary political theorists. This debate gains particular significance in the context of an Islamic State. In the modern world, interpretations of Islam vary widely, ranging from traditionalist views advocating for extensive religious involvement in politics to secular perspectives favoring a separation based on humanistic experience. Theoretical discourse on the extent of religion's role in politics has now entered a new phase. This study addresses the question: "What is the mechanism of religion's influence in politics?" The proposed hypothesis is that Islamic law, grounded in human needs and the epistemological source of divine revelation, promotes a maximalist interpretation of Islam. Within the framework of the divine theory of governance, this has led to the development of "Political Islam," which is presented as an evolved manifestation of the divine government theory.

Keywords

• Religion
• Politics
• Islamic State
• Political Islam
• Divine Theory of Government