Journal of Imamiyyah Studies

Journal of Imamiyyah Studies

The Role of Ministers in the Ups and Downs of the Egyptian Fatimid Government

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
1 Department , Yadegar-e-Imam Khomeini (RAH) Shahre - Rey Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
2 Assistant Professor of History, Yadgar-e Imam Khomeini (ra) Branch, Shahr-e-Rey, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
3 Assistant Professor،Department of History،Yadegar-e-imam khomeini (RAH) shahre rey branch،Islamic Azad University،Tehran، Iran.
10.22034/jis.2023.293359.1680
Abstract
The Fatimids were politically, religiously, and culturally one of the most important and powerful states in the Islamic world, especially in Shiism, which reached the peak of power by employing capable ministers. They did a lot of services in the field of expanding Ismaili Shia culture and religious rituals. However, they declined due to the poor performance of the ministers, including power-seeking, divisive actions, and turning away from religion. Using the descriptive and analytical method, this article first explains the origin of the ministry position in the structure of the Fatimid government and discusses the function of the Fatimid ministers. Then it introduces two types of ministries of enforcement and delegation in the Fatimid government. Next, the paper deals with the change in the organizational structure of the government, the seizure of power by the ministers, and its gradual transfer from the Fatimid caliphs to the ministers. After that, it explains the different roles of the ministers in stabilizing the Fatimid state, expanding their territory, organizing the administrative structure of their organizations, stabilizing and strengthening Ismailism, and bringing the Fatimid government to the peak of power and influence. Finally, their role in the collapse of this powerful government is revealed by explaining the factors of the decline of the government, such as the power struggle between the ministers, mismanagement against the local rebellions of internal tribes and foreign conflicts, politicization and the ministers' lack of adherence to the Ismailism
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