Salafi Ulama in UMNO: political convergence or expediency?

The Salafi ulama (religious scholars) in Malaysia have seen their religious and political influence amplified over the last five years. Operating within a newly formed organization, the Pertubuhan Ilmuwan Malaysia (ILMU) and the newly augmented United Malays National Organization's (UMNO) young...

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Main Author: Osman, Mohamed Nawab (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: ISEAS Publishing 2014
In: Contemporary Southeast Asia
Year: 2014, Volume: 36, Issue: 2, Pages: 206-231
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B Party (law)
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B Salafīyah
B Religious community
B Malaysia

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