Renowned scholar Ahmet T Kuru argues that the alliance between the ulama and the state is responsible for the authoritarianism and underdevelopment in Muslim-majority countries. This alliance marginalizes independent scholars and entrepreneurs, hindering the emergence of a strong intellectual class and a dynamic middle class. Kuru emphasizes that these issues are not inherent to Islam itself. He warns that the politicization of religion through this alliance will have long-term negative effects on Muslim nations.
Renowned Turkish-American scholar Ahmet T Kuru claims that the authoritarianism and underdevelopment in Muslim-majority countries are a result of an alliance between the ulama and the state. This alliance has marginalized independent scholars and entrepreneurs, hindering the development of a strong intellectual class and a dynamic middle class . However, Kuru emphasizes that these problems are not inherent to Islam itself.
He warns that the politicization of religion through this alliance will have negative consequences for Muslim nations in the future
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