5. Governing Islam by tribes and constitutions: British mandate rule in Iraq (original) (raw)

The research examines the role of religion during the British mandate in Iraq, highlighting the transformations in governmental practices and their impact on the conceptualization of society and state. It critiques existing modernization theories that overlook the religious aspects, instead advocating for a genealogical approach to understand the interplay of religion, state, and society from the late Ottoman period through Iraq's transition to independence. The study concludes by discussing the contemporary significance of these historical developments in the context of Iraq's ongoing political and sectarian challenges.