ISLAMIC POLITICAL THOUGHT

Abstract

Islam is the second largest religion in the world with the rapidly growing number of followers throughout the five continents. In this context, Islam plays an increasingly important role in social life, especially in the political field. Undeniably, recent events show that the influence of Islamic political thought on various activities such as politics and military is profound. In  this article, the author presents an overview of Islamic political thought through three dimensions, namely: Islamic law, Islamic social order, and Islamic political power.