Political Islam: More than Islamism

Césari, Jocelyne

doi:10.3390/rel12050299

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“…It is important to note that radical Islam is not representative of the majority of Muslims who practice moderate Islam, and apply the pure teachings of Islam, promote peace, foster tolerance, and live together with groups that have religions outside Islam (Jamilah, 2021;Mamahit, 2021). Moderate Muslims themselves reject violence as a means to achieve political goals and support democratic values and pluralism (Cesari, 2021;Al Qurtuby, 2023).…”

Section: Radical Islammentioning

confidence: 99%

Dialectics of Tradition and Modernity in the Architectural Landscape of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

2024

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This research explores the role of religious moderation centers in Perguruan Tinggi Keagamaan Islam Negeri (PTKIN), focusing on the integration between faith and history to be applied to PTKIN students. The context of this research reflects a deep need to understand how the Religious Moderation Center contributes crucially to achieving harmony in the Islamic academic environment. The research questions are directed at two main aspects of the discussion, namely the practice of Friendly Islam in Islamic history and the role of the Religious Moderation Center in the PTKIN student environment.This research uses a historical approach with qualitative research methods. An in-depth analysis of the success of the religious moderation program was conducted through the exploration of historical documents, archives, and related primary sources.The findings show that the Religious Moderation House has a positive impact in integrating religious values with historical heritage, creating an inclusive environment at PTKIN. It concludes that cooperation between academic institutions and the Religious Moderation House to support the harmonization of faith and history can enrich the educational experience of Islamic students in higher education. The implications of the findings provide a foundation for the development of more effective educational policies and programs at PTKIN.

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Section: Radical Islammentioning

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Dialectics of Tradition and Modernity in the Architectural Landscape of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

2024

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“…As evident in the majority of these definitions and conceptualizations, they often present a specific starting point, influential thinkers or ideologues with specific ideas, a special kind of encounter with time as well as scriptures, particular countries as catalysts for the emergence of these movements, and a list of contemporary or historical examples of Islamist movements, currents, or ideologies (Esposito and Shahin 2013;Euben and Zaman 2009;Hashemi 2021;Gürel 2015;Volpi 2011b). The classifications that attempt to create artificial divisions between Islam, political Islam, Islamism, and post-Islamism can also be characterized as foundationalist (Emmerson 2010;Bayat 2013;Tibi 2005Tibi , 2012bCesari 2021;Fuller 2003) because they rely on pre-existing and mainly essentialist conceptions and distinctions concerning Islam, the secular, and so forth.…”

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“…For Mansoor Moaddel, Islamic nationalism and fundamentalism in Muslim society are the productions of the modernization process of these societies (Moaddel 2005). Some scholars examine the intertwining of "political Islam" with nationalism and the nation-building efforts following World War I and the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, perceiving political Islam in various forms as expressions of nationalism or more especially "religious nationalism" (Gürbüz 2016;Cesari 2017Cesari , 2021Aghaie 2014). In these narratives, Islamism is likened to nationalist ideologies in both the struggle against colonialism or authoritarian states and the process of nation-building.…”

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“…It can be argued that the study of political Islam and Islamism, in general, has lacked rigorous epistemological investigation and inquiry, a deficiency that extends to even some of the most prominent works addressing the theoretical aspects of political Islam and Islamism. Consequently, these studies encounter significant methodological and epistemological challenges (for a recent example in this regard, see Cesari 2018Cesari , 2021.…”

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Political Islam as an Incomplete and Contested Category: A Post-Foundationalist Revision

Jong

Ali

2023

Religions

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The exploration of the quiddity of political Islam and the diverse range of categories and terms associated with it has emerged as a prominent research agenda within the social and political sciences. The application of these terms to a wide array of heterogeneous phenomena and currents among Muslim populations worldwide, coupled with the utilization of multiple theoretical approaches to define and formulate them within the realm of social studies, has posed significant challenges to their usage. The inherent ambiguity and lack of determinacy surrounding the dominant categories and definitions prevalent in the study of political Islam have led to a decline in their explanatory capacity, giving rise to a host of theoretical, methodological, normative, and political dilemmas and predicaments. This problematic state, compounded by the extensive body of research in the field of political Islam, necessitates an epistemological interrogation into the prevailing categories and definitions within this scholarly domain. Through a critical examination of prevailing definitions within the field, particularly in relation to the idea of foundation, the present article draws on the post-foundationalist approach to propose a distinctive conceptual apparatus for understanding and interpreting the phenomena categorized under political Islam. By juxtaposing the notions of discursive tradition and social configuration, the article endeavors to construct a nuanced understanding of political Islam that not only incorporates and comprehends the singular characteristics of the objects of inquiry but also encompasses varying levels of universality in elucidating the social phenomena observed among Muslims and in the Islamic world.

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Islam and Politics in Democratic Muslim-Majority Countries

Yilmaz,

Shukri

2024

Islamist Parties and Power in Democratic Nation-States

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Political Islam: More than Islamism

Abstract: Political Islam and Islamism are terms used interchangeably to describe Islamic parties and movements that have risen to preeminence since the 1960s in opposition to “secular” states [...]

Cited by 6 publications

References 13 publications

Dialectics of Tradition and Modernity in the Architectural Landscape of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Dialectics of Tradition and Modernity in the Architectural Landscape of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Political Islam as an Incomplete and Contested Category: A Post-Foundationalist Revision

Islam and Politics in Democratic Muslim-Majority Countries

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