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Morocco's Emirate: Tradition and Modernity
The article addresses the topic of the Sovereignty of the Believers in Morocco, focusing on the relationship between the traditional Islamic legal concept and its direct interpretation, and the contemporary interpretative extensions and political functions. It clarifies that the origin of the concept of legitimate allegiance (bay'ah) and the noble lineage (nasab sharif) restricts it to Muslims alone. The inclusion of non-Muslims under the title "Imam of all the Believers" requires metaphorical explanations and purposive interpretations, used to justify a symbolic and diplomatic role for the state. The text also reviews constitutional amendments that reinforce the distinction between the spiritual role of the king as "Commander of the Faithful" and his civil and political functions, through a precise grammatical structuring, to ensure the protection of minority rights and to support Morocco's image as a modern state that guarantees religious freedom while maintaining the status of the Islamic religious institution. Ultimately, the article points out that attempts to expand the concept of "Sovereignty of the Believers" for political and diplomatic purposes could impact the legitimacy and historical credibility of religious institutions, highlighting the balance achieved by the constitution between religious and social legitimacy.
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