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Al-Māwardī, also known as Abu Hasan Mawardi, was a distinguished Islamic scholar, jurist, and political theorist. He is best known for his contributions to the fields of Islamic jurisprudence and political science. Among his most influential works is "Al-Ahkam as-Sultaniyyah" (The Ordinances of Governance), which explores the principles of Islamic governance, caliphate, and the rights and duties of rulers and their subjects. His work in this area laid the groundwork for much of the subsequent Islamic thought on governance and political ethics.

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