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The research aims to critique Tocqueville’s view of Islam’s incompatibility with democracy by exploring Islamic interpretive traditions.

August 5, 2026Political Theology

Islamic Interpretive Traditions and Liberal Democracy: Reassessing Tocqueville Through Political Theology

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The research aims to critique Tocqueville’s view of Islam’s incompatibility with democracy by exploring Islamic interpretive traditions.
Analyzed Tocqueville's perspective on Islam and democracy through contemporary political theology.
Examined various Islamic intellectual traditions, including reformist and ethical-juridical interpretations.
Engaged with Koranic citations within broader exegetical and theological contexts.
Identified significant resources within Islamic thought for distinguishing between religious authority and state power.
Proposed that interpretive variety exists, suggesting compatibility between Islam and democratic governance.
Challenged simplistic views of Islam by providing a pluralistic understanding of its role in democratic life.

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This article reassesses Tocqueville's views on Islam's compatibility with democracy, highlighting contemporary interpretations to suggest nuanced possibilities.

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Shirzad Peik Herfeh (2026) studied this question.

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This article reassesses Tocqueville's views on Islam's compatibility with democracy, highlighting contemporary interpretations to suggest nuanced possibilities.

Islamic Interpretive Traditions and Liberal Democracy: Reassessing Tocqueville Through Political Theology

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Islamic Interpretive Traditions and Liberal Democracy: Reassessing Tocqueville Through Political Theology

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