The Implications of “Martyrdom Operations” for Contemporary Islam

This article explores the implications of the prevalence of suicide attacks or ‘martyrdom operations’ in contemporary Islam. Historical and legal precedents from Islam and Christianity are adduced for the analysis and placed within the context of radical Islam.

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Main Author: Cook, David (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Wiley-Blackwell 2004
In: Journal of religious ethics
Year: 2004, Volume: 32, Issue: 1, Pages: 129-152
Further subjects:B suicide attack
B radical Islam
B September 11
B Martyrdom
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Summary:This article explores the implications of the prevalence of suicide attacks or ‘martyrdom operations’ in contemporary Islam. Historical and legal precedents from Islam and Christianity are adduced for the analysis and placed within the context of radical Islam.
ISSN:1467-9795
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of religious ethics
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1111/j.0384-9694.2004.00157.x