Socialisation and Recruitment in Islamist Movements: A Comparison between the Muslim Brotherhood and Al-Qaeda

To date, a little work has been undertaken to compare the socialisation process between the Muslim Brotherhood and Al-Qaeda. According to critics, both are considered intermediate and extremist movements. While the Muslim Brotherhood utilises various methods of socialisation, Al-Qaeda utilises inter...

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Authors: Pandian, Sivamurugan (Author) ; Gomaa, Omar (Author) ; Pazil, Nur Hafeeza Ahmad (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: [publisher not identified] 2020
In: International journal of islamic thought
Year: 2020, Volume: 18, Pages: 110-120
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Summary:To date, a little work has been undertaken to compare the socialisation process between the Muslim Brotherhood and Al-Qaeda. According to critics, both are considered intermediate and extremist movements. While the Muslim Brotherhood utilises various methods of socialisation, Al-Qaeda utilises internet networks to recruit new members without looking at their prior history, leaving the Al-Qaeda movement extremely vulnerable. This article explores the main differences in the roles and impacts of the political movements the Muslim Brotherhood and Al-Qaeda. It focuses on the most significant aspect of the socialisation process on shaping al-fard al-muslim the individual Muslim.
ISSN:2289-6023
Contains:Enthalten in: International journal of islamic thought