Covenants with Allah
Keystone of Islam

By (author) Halim Rane,Ibrahim Zein

ISBN13: 9781032797663

Imprint: Routledge

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Published: 14/11/2025

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Description
Covenants with Allāh: Keystone of Islam offers a groundbreaking reappraisal of Islam as a religion rooted in sacred covenants—binding commitments that define the terms of human existence and coexistence. Drawing upon extensive analysis of the Qurʾān, covenants of Prophet Muḥammad, and the historical record of Muslim governance, Halim Rane and Ibrahim Zein recover the concept of covenant (ʿahd and mīthāq) in Islam and its centrality to the principles of accountability, justice, and trust. In an era of profound global fracture and moral uncertainty, this book demonstrates that covenants are not peripheral but foundational to Islam’s ethical and legal architecture. It reveals how the Qurʾān’s covenantal ethos shaped Muslim consciousness, diplomacy, and interreligious relations—and how the violation of modern international covenants and treaties threatens peace and security. This bold and timely work is rigorous but accessible—essential reading for anyone interested in Islam and our shared humanity.
Introduction 1. Allāh, Earth, and Afterlife 2. Adam, Satan, and Humanity 3. Abraham, Israelites, and Arabs 4. Messenger, Believers, and Disbelievers 5. Emīrs, Caliphs, and Sulṭāns 6. Peoples, Nations, and States 7. Canaan, Israel, and Palestine 8. A Theory of Covenants in Islam, Conclusion
  • Islamic life & practice
  • The Koran
  • Professional & Vocational
  • Tertiary Education (US: College)
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