İktidar-Ulemâ İlişkisi

The Relationship Between the Rulers and Scholars (Umarā and Ulamā) During the Buyid Dynasty (334-453/945-1062) The book examines the relationship between rulers and scholars (umarā and ulamā) during the Buyid period (334-453/945-1062), a Daylamite dynasty reigned in Iran and Iraq with Shiī inclinations and Mutazilī influences. The Buyids emerged as a new force after capturing the center of caliphate, Baghdad, by taking advantage of contemporary political turmoil. Although debates arose regarding the establishment of a Shiī caliphate, the Buyids preferred to remain within the Abbasid system rather than establishing their own governance. As a result of this decision, Shiī Buyids and Sunni Abbasid Caliphate shared ruling power simultaneously for the first time in history. This socio-political context created inspirational environment for the intellectual enhancement of scholars, their scholastic contributions, and the rulers interest in knowledge and the scholars. The book elucidates the sectarian policies of the Buyids, their impact on religious and social life, and the attitudes of the ulamā towards these practices. On the one hand, it highlights the Buyids activities that triggered Shiite-Sunni conflicts in terms of religious understanding. On the other hand, it explains the Buyids significant contributions to Islamic science, culture, and civilization. Additionally, the book also analyses the roles of the scholars in political, administrative, and judicial spheres, their interventions of political power in these areas, and the reaction of rulers toward the ulamā. Lastly, the book critically compares the approaches of the Buyid rulers and Abbasid caliphs towards dissident ulama of the contemporary period. Keywords: Ruler (Umarā), Scholars (Ulamā), Buwayhids, Buwayhid Rulers, Abbasids, Rulers-Scholars Relationship.