This book by Ali Fahd Al-Zumai critically examines the inherent dilemmas facing the Islamic political project. It explores the profound tension between two foundational jurisprudential approaches: the Shura (consultative) fiqh and the Sultani (authoritarian) fiqh. Al-Zumai analyzes how these differing interpretations of Islamic law have historically shaped and continue to challenge the development of a coherent and effective political framework within Islamic thought, offering essential insights into ideological schisms impacting governance in Muslim societies.