Mansur’s policies reflected a two-fold strategy: promoting Islam as a unified theological doctrine while simultaneously ejecting dissenters. This paradox fuelled sectarian tensions, casting a long shadow over later Shia thought. The systemic suppression eventually gave rise to a renewed Shia theology emphasizing martyrdom, justice, and the need for a tyrannical ruler to safeguard the sacred spiritual hierarchy.
3. Philosophical Engagement: The Confluence of Politics and Theology
Mansur’s actions were not merely political; they were deeply philosophical. His administrative decisions triggered debates about authority within the Islamic community. Central to these discussions was the critique of the notion of divine legitimacy in governance. How could a ruler claim divine sanction while persecuting figures of piety?
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