THE SULTANATE OF GRANADA DURING THE REIGN OF THE BANU AL-AHMAR FROM THE YEAR (635-897 AH/1238-1492 AD)

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https://doi.org/10.18623/rvd.v23.6620

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Banu al-Ahmar, Qadi al-Jama'a, Abu al-Hasan al-Nabahi, Lisan al-Din ibn al-Khatib, Judicial Independence

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This paper discusses the judicial system within the framework of Banu al-Ahmar kingdom, through the accounts provided by Judge Abu al-Hasan al-Nabahi and Minister Lisan al-Din ibn al-Khatib. The paper starts by discussing the geographic location of Granada and circumstances of the establishment of the Nasrid kingdom. The judicial system of the period is discussed in detail with respect to the Qadi al-Jama'a role and its use of the institution of Shura and the fatwa according to Maliki doctrine. This paper has focused on the continuous conflict between the judicial and political power, specifically with respect to the famous conflict between Ibn al-Khatib and al-Nabahi, and shows that the judicial system has been used as an instrument for eliminating political rivals by charging them with the crime of apostasy. This paper also discussed the impact of the warfare between the Muslim state and the Christian kingdoms on the functioning of the courts, as well as the economic and social factors affecting their performance, demonstrating that judicial independence during the Nasrid reign has been relative, shifting from neutrality to politicization depending on the personality of the judges and prevailing political balance of power.

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2026-05-29

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Jassim, S. M., & Ali, S. H. (2026). THE SULTANATE OF GRANADA DURING THE REIGN OF THE BANU AL-AHMAR FROM THE YEAR (635-897 AH/1238-1492 AD). Veredas Do Direito , 23(9), e236620. https://doi.org/10.18623/rvd.v23.6620