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Martyrdom in Islam (Paperback)
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Martyrdom in Islam (Paperback)
Series: Themes in Islamic History
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In recent times Islamic martyrdom has become associated with
suicide missions conducted by extremists. However, as David Cook
demonstrates, this type of martyrdom is very different from the
classical definition which condemned suicide and stipulated that
anyone who died a believer could be considered a martyr. Ideas
about martyrdom have evolved to suit prevailing circumstances, and
it is the evolution of these interpretations that Cook charts in
this fascinating history. The book covers the earliest sources on
martyrdom including those from the Jewish and Christian traditions,
discussions about what constituted martyrdom, and differences in
attitudes between Sunnis and Shi'ites. A concluding section
discusses martyrdom in today's radical environment. There is no
other book which considers the topic so systematically, and which
draws so widely on the literary sources. This will be essential
reading for students of Islamic history, and for those looking for
an informed account of this controversial topic.
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