Answer:
The statement 'The Abbasid state was headed by a caliph who was theoretically the state's supreme religious and political leader' best reflects the combination between political and religious aspects in the Abbasid state’s concept of Rulership.
Explanation:
The Abbasid was alternatively called a 'Caliphate' majorly because the supreme leader of this region was the caliph himself. The caliph was the one who decided on the matters of both politics and religion. The caliph's decision was taken as the decision of the Almighty.
The statement that best reflects the combination between political and religious aspects in the Abbasid state’s concept of Rulership is 'The Abbasid state was headed by a caliph who was theoretically the state's supreme religious and political leader'
The Abbasid caliphate succeeded Prophet Mohammed. It is the third Islamic caliphate that took over after Prophet Mohammed. The Abbasid was established by Mohammed uncle, whose name is Abbas ibn Abdul-Muttalib
The Abbasid caliph exercise control over all other caliphate and their capital as situated in Baghdad. The government of the Abbasid caliphate was first domiciled in Kufa. The Abbasid caliphate depend solely on Persian bureaucrats in ruling the territories and the period also marked a significant increase in the inclusion of non-Arab Muslims in the community (ummah)
During the period of the Abbasid caliphate, the reputation and the authority of the empire were raised. The Abbasid also promoted commerce, science, arts, industries, especially the time al-Manṣūr, Hārūn al-Rashīd, and al-Maʾmūn.
Also, during the Abbasid period, the ruling elite adopted Persianate customs, the adoption of the Persianate customs made the ruling elite to patronized artists and scholars.
As a result of the patronage, Baghdad was transformed and it became a place where science, culture and many inventions took place.
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