The Muslim Brothers in Europe: roots and discourse

Introduction : the thought of the Muslim brotherhood, at the center of orthodox Islam -- Finding continuity in an unusual and tumultuous history -- The founding of the brotherhood -- The contemporary brotherhood -- Migration and implantation in Europe -- A diverse heritage, marked by a succession of...

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Published in:Muslim minorities
Main Author: Maréchal, Brigitte (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Leiden Boston Brill 2008
In: Muslim minorities (volume 8)
Series/Journal:Muslim minorities volume 8
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Europe / Muslimbruderschaft
B Europe / Muslimbruderschaft / History
Further subjects:B Islam (Europe)
B Muslims (Europe)
B Jamʻīyat al-Ikhwān al-Muslimīn (Egypt) History
B Thesis
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Summary:Introduction : the thought of the Muslim brotherhood, at the center of orthodox Islam -- Finding continuity in an unusual and tumultuous history -- The founding of the brotherhood -- The contemporary brotherhood -- Migration and implantation in Europe -- A diverse heritage, marked by a succession of outstanding personalities -- The unchallenged foundational contribution of Hassan al-Bannā -- The thought of Sayyid Qutb : difficult to avoid, but discreetly controversial -- Other classic intellectual figures -- Historical references from within the movement -- Living figures of reference -- A dynamic tradition more or less held in check -- Ideas that lead to action -- Two complementary versions of the movement's heritage -- The brotherhood through action -- Framework principles for the Muslim community -- Morals and social life -- Discourses regarding ultimate purposes and the relationships between different civilizations -- Concrete political projects? -- Strong but confused ideas
Item Description:Translated from the French. - Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9004167811