Militant Islam and its critics: The case of Libya

The article examines the role Islam has played in Libya in recent history. While Qadafi when first in power acted like a quasi-Muslim fundamentalist he in the late 1970s advocated a functional secularism. His opposition, the NFSL (National Front of the Salvation of Libya) led by liberal democrats as...

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Main Author: Deeb, Marius K. (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: St. Martin's Press 1994
In: Islamism and secularism in North Africa
Year: 1994, Pages: 187-197
Further subjects:B Laicism
B Nationalism
B Islam
B Socio-cultural change
B Fundamentalism
B Opposition
B Islam and politics
B Libya Qaddafi, Mu'ammar al- Islam Islam and politics Religiöser Fundamentalismus Gesellschaftliche Opposition / Politische Opposition Socio-cultural change Nationalism Laicism National Front for the Salvation of Libya
B Libya
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Summary:The article examines the role Islam has played in Libya in recent history. While Qadafi when first in power acted like a quasi-Muslim fundamentalist he in the late 1970s advocated a functional secularism. His opposition, the NFSL (National Front of the Salvation of Libya) led by liberal democrats as well as traditional supporters of the Sanusiyya does not suggest that the post-Qadafi era will bring about militant Islam. (DÜI-Mjr)
ISBN:0312121989
Contains:In: Islamism and secularism in North Africa