According to Al-Mawardi, the contract of Imamah (Caliphate) is concluded through:
AHereditary divine right
BElectoral choice by 'Ahl al-Hall wa al-Aqd' (Those who bind and loose)
CForeign military appointment
DRandom drawing of lots
Explanation
Al-Mawardi stipulated that the Caliph is chosen via consensus/election by ‘Ahl al-Hall wa al-Aqd’ (representatives/scholars).
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Muslim Political Thought
- Subtopic: Islamic Political Philosophy

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