Islam as a vehicle of protest

A survey of some currents in recent Arab history in which Islam has clearly served as a vehicle of protest. As is shown, the present revival of Islam exhibits defensive features symptomatic of a struggle for survival. It is argued that once this survival is guaranteed, more creative attitudes may be...

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Published in:Islamic dilemmas: reformers, nationalists, and industrialization
Main Author: Waardenburg, Jacques (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Mouton 1985
In: Islamic dilemmas: reformers, nationalists, and industrialization
Further subjects:B Resistance
B Islam
B Islamische Länder / Islamische Welt Islam Politische Führung (Gruppe) Politische Führung (Prozess) Politischer Widerstand Religiöser Fundamentalismus
B Fundamentalism
B Islamic countries
B Political leadership
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Summary:A survey of some currents in recent Arab history in which Islam has clearly served as a vehicle of protest. As is shown, the present revival of Islam exhibits defensive features symptomatic of a struggle for survival. It is argued that once this survival is guaranteed, more creative attitudes may be expected to develop among the Muslim leadership. (DÜI-Asd)
ISBN:311009763X
Contains:In: Islamic dilemmas: reformers, nationalists, and industrialization