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Supporting Modern Teaching in Islamic Schools - Pedagogical Best Practice for Teachers (Paperback): Ismail Hussein Amzat Supporting Modern Teaching in Islamic Schools - Pedagogical Best Practice for Teachers (Paperback)
Ismail Hussein Amzat
R1,229 Discovery Miles 12 290 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

* Introduces case study examples of pedagogical practices in Islamic schools worldwide. * Offers pre- and in-service teachers and islamic teacher educators up-to-date best practice for teaching skills, methods of teaching and training for school development and curriculum reform. * Will help to enhance Muslim teachers' 21st century skills and knowledge.

(Re)Framing Women in Post-Millennial Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran - Remediated Witnessing in Literary, Visual, and Digital... (Re)Framing Women in Post-Millennial Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran - Remediated Witnessing in Literary, Visual, and Digital Media (Hardcover)
Rachel Gregory Fox
R4,476 Discovery Miles 44 760 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book critically examines the representational politics of women in post-millennial Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran across a range of literary, visual, and digital media. Introducing the conceptual model of remediated witnessing, the book contemplates the ways in which meaning is constructed, deconstructed, and reconstructed as a consequence of its (re)production and (re)distribution. In what ways is information reframed? The chapters in this book therefore analyse the reiterative processes via which Afghan, Pakistani, and Iranian women are represented in a range of contemporary media. By considering how Muslim women have been exploited as part of neo-imperial, state, and patriarchal discourses, the book charts possible-and unexpected-routes via which Muslim women might enact resistance. What is more, it asks the reader to consider how they, themselves, embody the role of witness to these resistant subjectivities, and how they might do so responsibly, with empathy and accountability.

Religious Minorities, Islam and the Law - International Human Rights and Islamic Law in Indonesia (Paperback): Al Khanif Religious Minorities, Islam and the Law - International Human Rights and Islamic Law in Indonesia (Paperback)
Al Khanif
R1,377 Discovery Miles 13 770 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book examines the legal conundrum of reconciling international human rights law in a Muslim majority country and identifies a trajectory for negotiating the protection of religious minorities within Islam. The work explores the history of religious minorities within Islam in Indonesia, which contains the world's largest Muslim population, as well as the present-day ways by which the government may address issues through reconciling international human rights law and Islamic law. Given the context of multiple sets of religious norms in Indonesia, this is a complicated endeavour. In addition to amending and enacting human rights norms, the government is also negotiating with the long history of Islamisation in Indonesia. Particularly relevant is the practice of customary law, which puts the rights of community over individualism. This practice directly affects the rights of religious minorities within Islam. Readers, especially those conducting research, will also be provided with information and references which are relevant to the field of human rights, especially in relation to religious minorities and international law. The book will be a valuable resource for academics and researchers in the fields of International Human Rights Law, Law and Religion, and Islamic Studies.

Themes in Religion and Human Security in Africa (Paperback): Joram Tarusarira, Ezra Chitando Themes in Religion and Human Security in Africa (Paperback)
Joram Tarusarira, Ezra Chitando
R1,404 Discovery Miles 14 040 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book reflects on major themes present at the interface between religion and human security in Africa. It probes the extent to which religion is both a threat to and a resource for human security in Africa by examining specific issues occurring across the continent. A team of contributors from across Africa provide valuable reflections on the conceptualisation and applicability of the concept of human security in the context of religion in Africa. Chapters highlight how themes such as knowledge systems, youth, education, race, development, sacred texts, the media, sexual diversity, health and others have implications for individual and group security. In order to bring these themes into perspective, chapters in the first section reflect on the conceptual, historical and contextual factors at play. The chapters that follow demonstrate the theories put forward by means of case studies from countries such as Zimbabwe, Kenya, Botswana and Ghana that look at African religion, Islam and Christianity. This is a detailed and informative volume that provides new insights into the discourse on religion and human security. As such, it will be of significant use to any scholar of Religion and Violence, Religion in Africa and Religious Studies, as well as African and Security Studies more generally.

Muslims, Money, and Democracy in Turkey - Reluctant Capitalists (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): OEzlem Madi-Sisman Muslims, Money, and Democracy in Turkey - Reluctant Capitalists (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
OEzlem Madi-Sisman
R3,451 Discovery Miles 34 510 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book contextualizes the rise of a neo-Islamic Turkish bourgeoisie class with a particular reference to the relationship between Islam and Capitalism, and makes the argument for their ultimate compatibility . Additionally, the claim is made that the formation of this new socio-economic class has been detrimental to Turkey's efforts to consolidate its democracy. In order to analyze these processes, an Islamic-oriented young business group, Economic Entrepreneurship and Business Ethic Association (IGIAD), was taken as a case study. Drawing on fieldwork in examining IGIAD'S mission, vision, and activities, the book argues that such associations were born as a response to increasing tension between capitalism and Islam, with the aim of creating a 'moral' economy within global capitalism.

Routledge Handbook of Islam in Southeast Asia (Hardcover): Syed Muhammad Khairudin Aljunied Routledge Handbook of Islam in Southeast Asia (Hardcover)
Syed Muhammad Khairudin Aljunied
R5,712 Discovery Miles 57 120 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This handbook explores the ways in which Islam, as one of the fastest growing religions, has become a global faith for both Muslims and non-Muslims in Southeast Asia with its universality, inclusivity, and shared features with other Islamic expressions and manifestations. It offers an up-to-date, wide-ranging, comprehensive, concise, and readable introduction to the field of Islam in Southeast Asia. With specific themes of pertinent contemporary relevance, the contributions by experts in the field provide fresh insights into the roles of states, societies, scholars, social movements, political parties, economic institutions, sacred sites, and other forces that structured the faith over many centuries. The handbook is structured in three parts: Muslim Global Circulations Marginal Narratives Refashioning Pieties This handbook stands out as a single and synergistic reference work that explores the ebb and flow of Islam seeking to decenter many existing assumptions about it in Southeast Asia. It will be an indispensable resource for scholars, students, and policymakers working on Islam, Muslims, and their interactions with other communities in a plural setting.

Among the Mosques - A Journey Across Muslim Britain (Paperback): Ed Husain Among the Mosques - A Journey Across Muslim Britain (Paperback)
Ed Husain
R336 R306 Discovery Miles 3 060 Save R30 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

'Timely and important' THE TIMES 'Considered and nuanced ... A must-read' The Rt Hon. Sajid Javid MP 'Compelling and moving' Tom Holland, author of Dominion __________________ Islam is the fastest-growing faith community in Britain. Domes and minarets are redefining the skylines of towns and cities as mosques become an increasingly prominent feature. Yet while Britain has prided itself on being a global home of cosmopolitanism and modern civilisation, its deep-rooted relationship with Islam - unique in history - is complex, threatened by rising hostility and hatred, intolerance and ignorance. There is much media debate about embracing diversity in our communities, but what does integration look like on the ground, in places like Dewsbury, Glasgow, Belfast and London? How are Muslims, young and old, reconciling progressive values - of gender equality, individualism, the rule of law and free speech - with literalist interpretations of their faith? And how is this tension, away from the public gaze, unfolding inside mosques today? Ed Husain takes his search for answers into the heart of Britain's Muslim communities. Travelling the length and breadth of the country, Husain joins men and women in their prayers, conversations, meals, plans, pains, joys, triumphs and adversities. He tells their stories here in an open and honest account that brings the daily reality of British Muslim life sharply into focus - a struggle of identity and belonging, caught between tradition and modernity, East and West, revelation and reason.

Empowering the Poor through Financial and Social Inclusion in Africa - An Islamic Perspective (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2022): Abd... Empowering the Poor through Financial and Social Inclusion in Africa - An Islamic Perspective (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2022)
Abd elrahman Elzahi Saaid Ali
R1,480 Discovery Miles 14 800 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book discusses financial inclusion, gender equality, regulatory regimes for microfinance, women empowerment, and digital finance from an Islamic perspective. It encourages the reader to reflect on whether the delivery of financial services from an Islamic perspective might be attainable and lead to achieving global financial inclusion. Accessing financing is one of the most formidable challenges facing disadvantaged in IsDB member countries. The race to serve these niche markets has led to the emergence of conventional microfinance. There remains the lingering question of whether conventional microfinance in its current form has conclusively led to poverty alleviation among Muslim communities. Hence, there is a need of having Shari'ah-compliant business model that depends on Islamic socio-economic tools such as Zakah, Sadaqah, and Waqf might best address the needs self-financial exclusion or the exclusion of the extremely poor in Muslim.

Routledge Handbook of Islam in the West (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Roberto Tottoli Routledge Handbook of Islam in the West (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Roberto Tottoli
R6,646 Discovery Miles 66 460 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

With new topics and contributions, this updated second edition discusses the history and contemporary presence of Islam in Europe and America. The book debates the relevance and multi-faceted participation of Muslims in the dynamics of Western societies, challenging the changing perception on both sides. Collating over 30 chapters, written by experts from around the world, the volume presents a wide range of perspectives. Case studies from the Muslim presence in the Iberian Peninsula between the Middle Ages and the modern age set off the Handbook, along with an outline of Muslims in America up to the twentieth century. The second part covers concepts around new conditions in terms of consolidating identities, the emergence of new Muslim actors, the appearance of institutions and institutional attitudes, the effects of Islamic presence on the arts and landscapes of the West, and the relational dynamics like ethics and gender. Exploring the influence of Islam, particularly its impact on society, culture and politics, this interdisciplinary volume is a key resource for policymakers, academics and students interested in the history of Islam, religion and the contemporary relationship between Islam and the West.

Roots Of Religious Extremism, The: Understanding The Salafi Doctrine Of Al-wala' Wal Bara' (Hardcover): Mohamed Bin... Roots Of Religious Extremism, The: Understanding The Salafi Doctrine Of Al-wala' Wal Bara' (Hardcover)
Mohamed Bin Ali
R3,928 R3,668 Discovery Miles 36 680 Save R260 (7%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

One of the issues in contemporary Islamic thought which has attracted considerable attention amongst Muslim scholars and within the Muslim community is the valid and appropriate attitude of Muslims to relationships with non-Muslims. A major source of confusion and controversy with regards to this relationship comes from the allegation that Muslims must reserve their love and loyalty for fellow Muslims, and reject and declare war on the rest of humanity - most acutely seen through the Islamic concept of Al-Wala' wal Bara' (WB) translated as "Loyalty and Disavowal", which appears to be central in the ideology of modern Salafism.This book investigates the dynamics and complexities of the concept of WB within modern Salafism and aims to understand the diverse interpretation of this concept; and how modern Salafis understand and apply the concept in contemporary religious, social and political settings. The book discovers that the complexities, diversities and disputes surrounding the concept in modern Salafism often revolve around issues of social, political and current realities.The significance of this book lies in the fact that comprehending modern Salafis' conception of WB, its realities and complexities has become an urgent priority in the lives of Muslims today.

Gardens of Purification (Hardcover): Al-Imam Ibn Taymiyyah Gardens of Purification (Hardcover)
Al-Imam Ibn Taymiyyah
R990 Discovery Miles 9 900 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Islam, Justice, and Democracy (Paperback): Sabri Ciftci Islam, Justice, and Democracy (Paperback)
Sabri Ciftci
R745 Discovery Miles 7 450 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Justice (al-'adl) is one of the principal values of the Islamic faith. In Islam, Justice, and Democracy, Sabri Ciftci explores the historical, philosophical, and empirical foundations of justice to examine how religious values relate to Muslim political preferences and behavior. He focuses on Muslim agency and democracy to explain how ordinary Muslims use the conceptions of divine justice-either servitude to God or exercising free will against oppressors-to make sense of real-world problems. Using ethnographic research, interviews, and public opinion surveys as well as the works of Islamist ideologues, archives of Islamist journals, and other sources, Ciftci shows that building contemporary incarnations of Islamist justice is, in essence, a highly practical political project that has formative effects on Muslim political attitudes. Islam, Justice, and Democracy compares the recent Arab Spring protests to the constitutionalist movements of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries in the Middle East to demonstrate the continuities and rifts a century apart. By putting justice at the center of democratic thinking in the Muslim world, Ciftci reconsiders Islam's potential in engendering both democratic ideals and authoritarian preferences.

Beyond the Islamic Revolution - Perceptions of Modernity and Tradition in Iran before and after 1979 (Hardcover): Amir... Beyond the Islamic Revolution - Perceptions of Modernity and Tradition in Iran before and after 1979 (Hardcover)
Amir Sheikhzadegan, Astrid Meier
R3,096 Discovery Miles 30 960 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The volume contributes to a better understanding of Iranian history since 1953, with a focus on societal change and its reflection in intellectual discourse. The papers explore the attitudes of Iranians toward modernity and tradition before and after the Revolution of 1979. With insights from Oriental studies, history, sociology, literature and social anthropology, the volume offers a cross-disciplinary perspective on the intellectual, political, and social history of Iran.

Islam, Jews and the Temple Mount - The Rock of Our/Their Existence (Paperback): Yitzhak Reiter, Dvir Dimant Islam, Jews and the Temple Mount - The Rock of Our/Their Existence (Paperback)
Yitzhak Reiter, Dvir Dimant
R1,409 Discovery Miles 14 090 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This study presents the first comprehensive survey of the abundant early Islamic sources that recognize the historical Jewish bond to the Temple Mount (Masjid al-Aqsa) and Jerusalem. Analyzing these sources in light of the views of contemporary Muslim religious scholars, thinkers and writers, who - in the context of the Arab-Israeli conflict - deny any Jewish ties to the Temple Mount and promote the argument that no Jewish Temple ever stood on the Temple Mount. The book describes how this process of denying Jewish ties to the site has become the cultural rationale for UNESCO decisions in recent years regarding holy sites in Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Hebron, which use Muslim Arabic terminology and overlook the Jewish (and Christian) history and sanctification of these sites. Denying the Jewish ties to the Temple Mount for political purposes inadvertently undermines the legitimacy of Islam's sanctification of Al-Aqsa and the Dome of the Rock as well as the credibility of the most important sources in Arabic, which constitute the classics of Islam and provide the foundation for its culture and identity. Identifying and presenting the Jewish sources in the Bible, Babylonian Talmud and exegesis on which these Islamic traditions are based, this volume is a key resource for readers interested in Islam, Judaism, religion and political science and history in the Middle East.

Controversial Histories - Current Views on the Crusades - Engaging the Crusades, Volume Three (Paperback): Felix Hinz, Johannes... Controversial Histories - Current Views on the Crusades - Engaging the Crusades, Volume Three (Paperback)
Felix Hinz, Johannes Meyer-Hamme
R756 Discovery Miles 7 560 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Engaging the Crusades is a series of volumes which offer windows into a newly-emerging field of historical study: the memory and legacy of the Crusades. Together these volumes examine the reasons behind the enduring resonance of the Crusades and present the memory of crusading in the modern period as a productive, exciting and much needed area of investigation. Controversial Histories assembles current international views on the Crusades from across Europe, Russia, Turkey, the USA and the Near and Middle East. Historians from the related countries present short narratives that deal with two questions: What were the Crusades? and What do they mean to "us" today? Narratives are from one of possible several "typical" points of view of the related country and present an international comparison of the dominant image of each respective historical culture and cultures of remembrance. Bringing together 'victim perspectives' and 'perpetrator perspectives', 'key players' and 'minor players', they reveal both shared and conflicting memories of different groups. The narratives are framed by an introduction about the historical and political significance of the Crusades, and the question of history education in a globalized world with contradicting narratives is discussed, along with guidelines on how to use the book for teaching at university level. Offering extensive material and presenting a profile of international, academic opinions on the Crusades, Controversial Histories is the ideal resource for students and educators of Crusades history in a global context as well as military history and the history of memory.

Muslim Women on the Move - Moroccan Women and French Women of Moroccan Origin Speak Out (Hardcover): Doris Gray Muslim Women on the Move - Moroccan Women and French Women of Moroccan Origin Speak Out (Hardcover)
Doris Gray
R2,881 R2,585 Discovery Miles 25 850 Save R296 (10%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Muslim Women on the Move offers a comparison of two Muslim populations that to date have not been compared in this way. Author Doris Gray compares the personal views of young educated women in Morocco with those of young educated women of Moroccan immigrant origins in France. She conducted extensive personal interviews, loosely structured around three main themes, over a period of three years in Morocco and in France. The three thematic groups are: conceptions of the religion of Islam, legal changes affecting women in Morocco and Muslim women in France, and personal and professional goals and challenges. This book challenges the conventional dichotomy between the Western and the Muslim world. Voices of a select group of individuals from each of these very different countries show that despite their different national circumstances, they have much more in common than is conventionally assumed. Gray summarizes individual perceptions and puts them into the larger context of Muslim women and their particular circumstances in the two Western Mediterranean countries. Muslim Women on the Move will interest students and scholars of Middle Eastern Studies, Women's Studies, French and Francophone Studies, Religious Studies, African Studies, Anthropology, and Anthropology of Religion.

The Path of Worshippers to the Paradise of the Lord of the Worlds - Minhaj al-abidin ila jannat rabb al-alamin (Paperback):... The Path of Worshippers to the Paradise of the Lord of the Worlds - Minhaj al-abidin ila jannat rabb al-alamin (Paperback)
Imam Abu Hamid Muhammad Al-Ghazzali; Translated by Mohammad H. Faghfoory; Preface by Seyyed Hossein Nasr
R1,130 Discovery Miles 11 300 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The Path of Worshippers to the Paradise of the Lord of the Universe is an authoritative book and a guideline on practical Sufism ('irfan-i 'amali). It is also a mirror to the soul of its author. In this book Ghazzali speaks not only as a scholar but also as a master and sincerely shares his spiritual experiences with his readers in a simple language and an intimate tone. These qualities of the book penetrate into the depth of the heart of the reader. The importance of the book lies in the fact that its author was the most prominent theologian and jurist of his time and its teachings are as valid today as they were when the author wrote the book just before his death in 505/1111.

25 Icons of Peace in the Qur'an - Lessons of Harmony (Hardcover): Mary Saad Assel 25 Icons of Peace in the Qur'an - Lessons of Harmony (Hardcover)
Mary Saad Assel
R756 R672 Discovery Miles 6 720 Save R84 (11%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The prophets in the Qur'an condemn war, hatred, and disparity and advocate the belief in God's oneness and His call for peace among mankind. Assel successfully captures the minds of readers by giving them the opportunity to analyze and compare the stories of the prophets in the Qur'an with those of the prophets from the Old and New Testaments. She brings together the validated interpretations of both Sunni and Shia schools of thought in order to sustain objectivity and allow room for comparison and interpretation.

Islam is an important force of solidarity and unity among mankind. It is the ultimate triumph to Muslims who perceive it to be the final test to a peace-seeking democratic society that denounces the dominant forces that are conspiring against it. This book is a valuable reference and text for students, professionals, scholars, and all who are interested in learning about Islam without having to read the entire Qur'an. It brings to the forefront the belief that Islam is truly a religion of peace. It was the death of her thirty-three year old son, Mazen, and her search for spiritual and emotional peace that inspired her to write this book.

A History of Islamic Schooling in North America - Mapping Growth and Evolution (Paperback): Nadeem A. Memon A History of Islamic Schooling in North America - Mapping Growth and Evolution (Paperback)
Nadeem A. Memon
R1,316 Discovery Miles 13 160 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This insightful text challenges popular belief that faith-based Islamic schools isolate Muslim learners, impose dogmatic religious views, and disregard academic excellence. This book attempts to paint a starkly different picture. Grounded in the premise that not all Islamic schools are the same, the historical narratives illustrate varied visions and approaches to Islamic schooling that showcase a richness of educational thought and aspiration. A History of Islamic Schooling in North America traces the growth and evolution of elementary and secondary private Islamic schools in Canada and the United States. Intersecting narratives between schools established by indigenous African American Muslims as early as the 1930s with those established by immigrant Muslim communities in the 1970s demonstrate how and why Islamic Education is in a constant, ongoing process of evolution, renewal, and adaptation. Drawing on the voices, perspectives, and narratives of pioneers and visionaries who established the earliest Islamic schools, chapters articulate why Islamic schools were established, what distinguishes them from one another, and why they continue to be important. This book will be of great interest to graduate and postgraduate students, researchers, academics, teaching professionals in the fields of Islamic education, religious studies, multicultural education curriculum studies, and faith-based teacher education.

Islam, Happiness, Sufism (Hardcover): Imam Iskender Ali Mihr Islam, Happiness, Sufism (Hardcover)
Imam Iskender Ali Mihr
R913 R820 Discovery Miles 8 200 Save R93 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Applying a unique perspective to studying world religions, author Iskender Ali Mihr explains the basic concepts of Islam and relates these essential ideas with the other world religions in "Islam, Happiness, Sufism."

In this updated second edition, Mihr compares the religious practices performed today with the original writings of the Holy Scriptures and determines the true meanings of important religious practices and rules. He communicates the idea that some of the basic religious concepts are misunderstood by a large section of religious society in our time, and he provides teachings to both clarify and enlighten.

Commentating on numerous verses from the Qur'an, Islam, Happiness, Sufism plays an important role through its unique method of explaining the core subjects of the religion. It explains how to overcome difficulties in life by following religious teachings and provides a detailed prescription for human joy and happiness. A complete handbook, it discusses many religious concepts and answers basic questions about the creation of man, the creation of the universe, the purpose of life, the concept of free will, and the relationship between men and God.

I Can Pray Anywhere! (Board book): Aisha Ghani I Can Pray Anywhere! (Board book)
Aisha Ghani
R245 Discovery Miles 2 450 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This is one of the I Can Series of books that introduces and illustrates some basic yet important concepts and terms for young Muslim children. These are explained with reference to their everyday life and in the settings with which children are familiar. In simple, easy-to-understand language the series presents Islam as a living reality to be experienced in daily life. It answers many questions about Islam as faith which arise in the young, curious minds.

For ages 3-5 years and the young at heart.

How do we pray to Allah? As we go about our busy lives, we pray to Him at home, in the mosque, in the park, on the train or the bus, and everywhere else we can go--even on the moon

Labor Economics in an Islamic Framework - Theory and Practice (Hardcover): Toseef Azid, Umar Burki, Muhammad Junaid Khawaja,... Labor Economics in an Islamic Framework - Theory and Practice (Hardcover)
Toseef Azid, Umar Burki, Muhammad Junaid Khawaja, Nasim Shah Shirazi, Muhammad Tahir
R4,484 Discovery Miles 44 840 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The labor market in Islam is governed by the Islamic laws of fairness, justice, and reward that is equivalent to the job done. Most of the literature in the field discusses the normative aspect of the labor market, whereas few attempts can be seen to address more positive aspects. There is a need for new theoretical and empirical models for the Islamic labor market, which should differ from established approaches. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the nature, scope, and dimensions of the labor market in an Islamic context, from both theoretical and practical perspectives. It presents and discusses labor economics and then compares the similarities and differences between conventional and Islamic views of the labor market, explaining where they meet, and critically justifying why they differ, under the umbrella of Shari'ah. The book raises pertinent issues, which it analyzes from both standpoints and widens the discourse to include norms, morality, and related institutions such as social security and welfare. A unique feature of the book is that it examines labor economics practices among a specific group of countries, and studies the labor conditions within these countries, where the majority of the population follow the teachings of Islam in their daily lives. The book proposes practical strategies for the development of new models for the Islamic labor market which are compatible with the modern world. The book will enable academics and practitioners of Islamic economics to make economic sense of Shari'ah compliance and human resource development.

Family and Jihadism - A Socio-Anthropological Approach to the French Experience (Hardcover): Jerome Ferret, Farhad Khosrokhavar Family and Jihadism - A Socio-Anthropological Approach to the French Experience (Hardcover)
Jerome Ferret, Farhad Khosrokhavar
R4,490 Discovery Miles 44 900 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This volume explores the paramount importance of family to jihadism in France, Spain and in Europe more generally. In France, special focus is given to the Mohammed Merah paradigmatic case study in the Toulouse region. In Spain, attention is given to the North and to Catalonia. With attention to both the concrete family - often in crisis - and the imaginary family invented by radicalized youth to substitute, this book shows the fundamental need among many jihadists to reconstitute the family, whether in the form of a clan or the imagined Caliphate (or neo-Ummah): a form of shared existence that offers escape from societies in which jihadists feel ill-at-ease. Demonstrating the failure of an emphasis on the individual actor to capture the meaning of jihadism, Family and Jihadism reveals the fundamental importance to our understanding of jihadist activity of the family (in an extended anthropological sense) - real or imagined - into which the individual is inserted. A study of the crisis of family and the re-creation of a new, enlarged family in the lives of young jihadists, this book will appeal to scholars of sociology, anthropology, politics and security studies with interests in radicalisation, political violence, social movements and religious violence.

Family and Jihadism - A Socio-Anthropological Approach to the French Experience (Paperback): Jerome Ferret, Farhad Khosrokhavar Family and Jihadism - A Socio-Anthropological Approach to the French Experience (Paperback)
Jerome Ferret, Farhad Khosrokhavar
R1,281 Discovery Miles 12 810 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This volume explores the paramount importance of family to jihadism in France, Spain and in Europe more generally. In France, special focus is given to the Mohammed Merah paradigmatic case study in the Toulouse region. In Spain, attention is given to the North and to Catalonia. With attention to both the concrete family - often in crisis - and the imaginary family invented by radicalized youth to substitute, this book shows the fundamental need among many jihadists to reconstitute the family, whether in the form of a clan or the imagined Caliphate (or neo-Ummah): a form of shared existence that offers escape from societies in which jihadists feel ill-at-ease. Demonstrating the failure of an emphasis on the individual actor to capture the meaning of jihadism, Family and Jihadism reveals the fundamental importance to our understanding of jihadist activity of the family (in an extended anthropological sense) - real or imagined - into which the individual is inserted. A study of the crisis of family and the re-creation of a new, enlarged family in the lives of young jihadists, this book will appeal to scholars of sociology, anthropology, politics and security studies with interests in radicalisation, political violence, social movements and religious violence.

The Crisis of Muslim Religious Discourse - The Necessary Shift from Plato to Kant (Hardcover): Lahouari Addi The Crisis of Muslim Religious Discourse - The Necessary Shift from Plato to Kant (Hardcover)
Lahouari Addi
R4,478 Discovery Miles 44 780 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Showing that Muslim societies are facing a crisis that is more cultural than religious, this book focuses on cultural representations through which social life is experienced in the Muslim world. It brings a new theoretical framework to address the secularization process that is underway and the contradictions it entails. This volume will arouse a new debate on secularization and the relations between religion, culture and philosophy. The crisis Muslim societies are undergoing pertains to the culture and not to the Qur'an to the extent that people do not have access to the sacred in itself but only for oneself, meaning a cultural interpretation of the sacred. The Qur'an in itself is not an obstacle to secularization and modernization since any sacred text is experienced through culture. If we consider the European experience where secularization has first emerged, we see that culture has been transformed from medieval metaphysics to modern philosophy upholding a civic culture. Discussing secularization through cultural representation, this book launches new ideas that fill an important gap in the literature on secularization. It is a key resource for any readers interested in religious studies, philosophy and the anthropology of religion.

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