The expression, “There is no clergy in Islam”, which is also transmitted as a prophetic tradition, has a special place in the contemporary Islamic and Turkish thought with regard to
purgation of the scholars (ulama) and the modification of the conception of religious authority. In this article, this problem is discussed within the framework of the scholars
(ulama), caliphate and religious authority.
Primary Language | English |
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Journal Section | Research Article |
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Publication Date | January 22, 2014 |
Published in Issue | Year 2001 Issue: 21 |
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