Anatomy of the Salafi Movement
... Scholars must apply the immutable principles of the religious sources to specific contexts, which requires not only a deep knowledge of Islamic law, but an understanding of a particular problem or issue as well. Although Salafis share the same approach to religious jurisprudence, they often hold dif ...
... Scholars must apply the immutable principles of the religious sources to specific contexts, which requires not only a deep knowledge of Islamic law, but an understanding of a particular problem or issue as well. Although Salafis share the same approach to religious jurisprudence, they often hold dif ...
WP2Alkali - QEH Working Papers
... Census counts in Nigeria since 1963 have not reflected religious characteristics due to political reasons. For this reason it will be difficult to estimate either the population or proportion of Muslims in the northeast. However, the 1963 count which was highly manipulated in favour of Northern Nige ...
... Census counts in Nigeria since 1963 have not reflected religious characteristics due to political reasons. For this reason it will be difficult to estimate either the population or proportion of Muslims in the northeast. However, the 1963 count which was highly manipulated in favour of Northern Nige ...
Designing Islamic constitutions: Past trends and
... has profoundly affected constitutions in the Muslim world.2 Most importantly, it has led to the spread of “Sharia Guarantee Clauses” (SGCs). SGCs try to realize through the lens of modern constitutionalism the classical Islamic political principle that a ruler’s laws should respect the fundamental p ...
... has profoundly affected constitutions in the Muslim world.2 Most importantly, it has led to the spread of “Sharia Guarantee Clauses” (SGCs). SGCs try to realize through the lens of modern constitutionalism the classical Islamic political principle that a ruler’s laws should respect the fundamental p ...
Islamic Fundamentalism
... Islamic history have tended to read like an uninterrupted series of wars and conquests. These early chronicles having set the example, subsequent writings on Islamic history have followed the same pattern of emphasis on militarism. The Prophet’s biographies were called ‘maghazi’, that is ‘The Battle ...
... Islamic history have tended to read like an uninterrupted series of wars and conquests. These early chronicles having set the example, subsequent writings on Islamic history have followed the same pattern of emphasis on militarism. The Prophet’s biographies were called ‘maghazi’, that is ‘The Battle ...
edisi 48_2.cdr - Al-Jami`ah: Journal of Islamic Studies
... (as good as) studying in the Middle East.11 Those three Thawalib graduates, who later served as the first contingent of the Qadiani missionaries activists in the archipelago, landed in Lahore and were initially impressed with the teachings of the Anjuman Ishaat-i-Islam, or the Lahore group. However, ...
... (as good as) studying in the Middle East.11 Those three Thawalib graduates, who later served as the first contingent of the Qadiani missionaries activists in the archipelago, landed in Lahore and were initially impressed with the teachings of the Anjuman Ishaat-i-Islam, or the Lahore group. However, ...
Islam
... • Ottoman sultan ruled over vast, diverse empire; had immense power, issued all laws, made all major decisions • Numerous officials advised sultan—considered his slaves; had to be loyal to sultan, practice Islam, follow Ottoman customs ...
... • Ottoman sultan ruled over vast, diverse empire; had immense power, issued all laws, made all major decisions • Numerous officials advised sultan—considered his slaves; had to be loyal to sultan, practice Islam, follow Ottoman customs ...
mainly islam replies and links
... Wahhabists from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, UAE and Turkey are THE REASON for most of the violent islamic attacks in our world anymore. These countries also provide massive support to many islamic groups in the US building mosques and bribing our representatives with their oil money as they work to ...
... Wahhabists from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, UAE and Turkey are THE REASON for most of the violent islamic attacks in our world anymore. These countries also provide massive support to many islamic groups in the US building mosques and bribing our representatives with their oil money as they work to ...
Terrorism and Religious Fundamentalism: Prospects for a Predictive
... normative Islam. Alongside this rejection of aberrant behaviour there is also a direct and outright denial by some – possibly many – from within the Muslim community of any Islamic link to the situation in the first place. Attempts to redirect responsibility elsewhere, including claiming the attacks ...
... normative Islam. Alongside this rejection of aberrant behaviour there is also a direct and outright denial by some – possibly many – from within the Muslim community of any Islamic link to the situation in the first place. Attempts to redirect responsibility elsewhere, including claiming the attacks ...
LINKING ISLAM WITH VIOLENCE: THE CASE OF `IMAGE CRISIS
... of them resulted in conquests: (1) During the early 8th century on the Spanish territory (2) two centuries afterwards on Sicily and the nearby regions of Middle Ocean (Mediterranean Sea) and (3) during the middle of 14th century when Ottoman Empire conquered the Balkan regions; seized Constantinople ...
... of them resulted in conquests: (1) During the early 8th century on the Spanish territory (2) two centuries afterwards on Sicily and the nearby regions of Middle Ocean (Mediterranean Sea) and (3) during the middle of 14th century when Ottoman Empire conquered the Balkan regions; seized Constantinople ...
The role of Balkan Muslims in building a European Islam
... longer just a foreign policy issue, but has become a domestic concern as well. Muslim communities have grown rapidly in Europe in recent decades and Islam has emerged as the second most followed religion in many European states. The debate over Turkish membership of the European Union has raised que ...
... longer just a foreign policy issue, but has become a domestic concern as well. Muslim communities have grown rapidly in Europe in recent decades and Islam has emerged as the second most followed religion in many European states. The debate over Turkish membership of the European Union has raised que ...
B. G. IIIrd Year Unit I THE MOVEMENT OF MUHAMMAD BIN ABDUL
... when some desert tribes, whose ferocity earned them a fearsome reputation, begged asSanussi to come and live among them and build a zawiya in Kufra, a group of oases covering an area of more than 20,000 square miles between Cyrenaica and Lake Chad, promising in return to abandon their thieving and r ...
... when some desert tribes, whose ferocity earned them a fearsome reputation, begged asSanussi to come and live among them and build a zawiya in Kufra, a group of oases covering an area of more than 20,000 square miles between Cyrenaica and Lake Chad, promising in return to abandon their thieving and r ...
islamic and christian fundamentalisms compared
... incorporated into popular Sufism. Kharijism, on the other hand, rejected the present world by separating itself and advocating a rigid application of Islamic law as espoused in the Quran, proclaiming that nominal Muslims were infidels.16 The tension between Sunnis and Shiites has remained to the pr ...
... incorporated into popular Sufism. Kharijism, on the other hand, rejected the present world by separating itself and advocating a rigid application of Islamic law as espoused in the Quran, proclaiming that nominal Muslims were infidels.16 The tension between Sunnis and Shiites has remained to the pr ...
Full Text - Journal of Islamic Studies and Culture
... literally means governance, and sovereignty ¨tout court¨ and Islamic scholars have mixed up the concept of “AlHakimya” with the concept of governance. Thirdly, sovereignty in Islambasically means a state’s ability to protect its citizens from a social, financial and political malaise, through justic ...
... literally means governance, and sovereignty ¨tout court¨ and Islamic scholars have mixed up the concept of “AlHakimya” with the concept of governance. Thirdly, sovereignty in Islambasically means a state’s ability to protect its citizens from a social, financial and political malaise, through justic ...
Political Islam -- Is it something we should worry
... 3.11 (a). Mohammed’s Kind Heart The Three Options Before attacking, Mohammed gave his enemy three options: 1. Enemy can convert to Islam, then peace, 2. Enemy can submit to Islam rule as dhimmis. 3. Else, be attacked and face death. ...
... 3.11 (a). Mohammed’s Kind Heart The Three Options Before attacking, Mohammed gave his enemy three options: 1. Enemy can convert to Islam, then peace, 2. Enemy can submit to Islam rule as dhimmis. 3. Else, be attacked and face death. ...
Introducing Saaduddin Ibrahim, the Raitu Award
... When he was challenged by the Islamic militants Mubarak was alarmed. Once again he turned to Ibrahim. Ibrahim was given a television chat show specifically aimed for young people. For five years the program called “The Enlightenment Program” was ...
... When he was challenged by the Islamic militants Mubarak was alarmed. Once again he turned to Ibrahim. Ibrahim was given a television chat show specifically aimed for young people. For five years the program called “The Enlightenment Program” was ...
Osama bin Laden and Al-Qaeda - Vanderbilt Library Open Journals
... Although different theories abound, it seems clear that the faction of Islamic terrorists represented by Osama bin Laden and Al-Qaeda, while innovative in its methods, is nostalgic in its objectives. As an example of these general objectives, one might acknowledge the reactionary reverence with whic ...
... Although different theories abound, it seems clear that the faction of Islamic terrorists represented by Osama bin Laden and Al-Qaeda, while innovative in its methods, is nostalgic in its objectives. As an example of these general objectives, one might acknowledge the reactionary reverence with whic ...
REVIVING THE CALIPHATE?
... God) to derive such concepts as hakimiyya (sovereignty). What unites most of these visions, interestingly, is their authoritarian tendencies. Regimes today that claim to embody Islamic values – such as those of Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Sudan – serve as good examples of this variety of authoritarianis ...
... God) to derive such concepts as hakimiyya (sovereignty). What unites most of these visions, interestingly, is their authoritarian tendencies. Regimes today that claim to embody Islamic values – such as those of Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Sudan – serve as good examples of this variety of authoritarianis ...
ThE COMPLExITY OF ThE CONCEPT OF ISLAMIC REVIVALISM
... degree.19 So, although these religious activists do not seek political power for themselves (distinctly from influencing the power-holders) and decline public political actions (like party competition or elections) in favour of preaching and proselytizing (al-da’wa), they are still involved in polit ...
... degree.19 So, although these religious activists do not seek political power for themselves (distinctly from influencing the power-holders) and decline public political actions (like party competition or elections) in favour of preaching and proselytizing (al-da’wa), they are still involved in polit ...
rep no. From Socialism to Islam? David Westeriund
... based on (a modernist interpretation of) religion. Uniess another meaning is specified, the term "socialism" will henceforth refer to this type of socialism. Chapter II of the study is concerned with the development of socialism and its relation to Islam, and in chapter III I am dealing with the evi ...
... based on (a modernist interpretation of) religion. Uniess another meaning is specified, the term "socialism" will henceforth refer to this type of socialism. Chapter II of the study is concerned with the development of socialism and its relation to Islam, and in chapter III I am dealing with the evi ...
American Crescent - Hassan Qazwini - Book
... Qazwini’s background, training and outlook. Qazwini draws on his rich knowledge of Islam and of Shiism, along with his 15 years of experience of American life, to explain his faith to readers who do not share it. This feature of the book bears comparison with Tariq Ramadan’s “In the Footsteps of the ...
... Qazwini’s background, training and outlook. Qazwini draws on his rich knowledge of Islam and of Shiism, along with his 15 years of experience of American life, to explain his faith to readers who do not share it. This feature of the book bears comparison with Tariq Ramadan’s “In the Footsteps of the ...
Allama Iqbal on Islam-Democracy Discourse
... “taking the counsel of those who are known for their good opinions and then following it.”15It is also reported by Abu Hurairah that “the Prophet practiced Shura with his companions more frequently than anyone else he had seen”.16 The same tradition of consultation (Shura) was followed by all the fi ...
... “taking the counsel of those who are known for their good opinions and then following it.”15It is also reported by Abu Hurairah that “the Prophet practiced Shura with his companions more frequently than anyone else he had seen”.16 The same tradition of consultation (Shura) was followed by all the fi ...
A Perspective on Islam - David`s Tent | Final Frontier Ministries
... as we interface with our Muslim neighbors? The clearly Islamic aspects of the recent terror attacks have prompted public scrutiny and discussion of the nature of Islam. In past days Muslim advocates have repeatedly stressed similar themes: Islam is a monotheistic major world religion; most Muslims a ...
... as we interface with our Muslim neighbors? The clearly Islamic aspects of the recent terror attacks have prompted public scrutiny and discussion of the nature of Islam. In past days Muslim advocates have repeatedly stressed similar themes: Islam is a monotheistic major world religion; most Muslims a ...
state-building and counterterrorism: securitization of islam in central
... 9/11 has been reflected in the shift of the regional security interests of the Central Asian states. This shift has been underpinned by the broader tendency of the changing perception of threat from material- to “ideational factors” (Katzenstein, 1996:10-11). As a result of these shifts, militant Is ...
... 9/11 has been reflected in the shift of the regional security interests of the Central Asian states. This shift has been underpinned by the broader tendency of the changing perception of threat from material- to “ideational factors” (Katzenstein, 1996:10-11). As a result of these shifts, militant Is ...
Document
... The Truth: The root word for Islam is “al-Silm,” which means “submission” or “surrender.” There is no controversy about this meaning among Islamic scholars! Submission and peace can be very different concepts, even if a form of peace is often brought about through forcing others into submission. In ...
... The Truth: The root word for Islam is “al-Silm,” which means “submission” or “surrender.” There is no controversy about this meaning among Islamic scholars! Submission and peace can be very different concepts, even if a form of peace is often brought about through forcing others into submission. In ...
Uncovered Faith
... ways. A point of reference for me personally is how different Christians view the authority of the Bible and its values and how that affects our different lifestyles. In my home country Sweden, there are many people associated with the Christian faith, but a Christian lifestyle may look very differe ...
... ways. A point of reference for me personally is how different Christians view the authority of the Bible and its values and how that affects our different lifestyles. In my home country Sweden, there are many people associated with the Christian faith, but a Christian lifestyle may look very differe ...