From Historical Caliphate to Modern Governance Alliance: Tracing the Origin and Evolution of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation
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https://doi.org/10.54561/prj1901049hKeywords:
OIC, Caliphate, Ummah, Muslim organization, Islamic political thoughtAbstract
Founded in 1969, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) bears a modern iteration of the traditional notion of Islamic caliphate, embodying the leadership ideals of the Islamic world. Historically, the caliphate symbolised a unified system of good governance under individual rulers, with the fall of the Ottoman Empire marking its end and heralding significant ideological transformations within the Muslim community. In the wake of modernity and postcolonialism, as traditional Islamic governance structures were reevaluated amidst the rise of nationalism and nation-states, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict crystallised these shifts, fostering a collective Islamic identity through the OIC. This cooperation not only seeks to uphold religious identity and political influence but also to perpetuate Islamic governance in the contemporary milieu. This paper investigates the OIC’s evolution from historical caliphate ideals to modern polity, assessing its ideological foundations, pivotal role and enduring relevance in today’s global landscape.
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