Some Implications of Ibn Khaldun'S Approach To The History of The People of Israel: The Relation Between 'Asabiyyah and Chosenness

Abstract

Ibn Khaldun, in his famous Muqaddimah, an "Introduction to History", explains the stages of the rise and fall of nations through his comprehensive theory of history and society, underpinned by the concept of 'asabiyyah or "group feeling". Ibn Khaldun applies his theory to the main topics of the pre-Islamic religions as well, especially the Jewish religion. This paper aims to look at Ibn Khaldun's interpretation of the history of the people of Israel through his concept of 'asabiyyah by highlighting some possible implications of it as regards the idea of the election of Israel. An emphasis is also laidon parallels with Spinoza's interpretation of the election of Israel.

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