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Struggles behind words: shariah, Sunnism, and jihad

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This article explores the meanings behind shariah, Sunnism, and jihad. The author, arguing these terms are often used in ignorance, maintains shariah is a set of guiding principles that is subject to change and interpretation, Sunnism is a sect of Islam in which the followers believe the prophet Mohammed did not appoint a successor, and jihad means struggle and, though it can be violent, usually refers to the struggle of peace.

Author: Masmoudi, Radwan A.
Publisher: Johns Hopkins Foreign Policy Institute
Publication Name: SAIS Review
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0036-0775
Year: 2001
Terminology, Sunnites, Jihad

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The malaise of Islam

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The Muslim communities all over the world are plagued by violence, poverty, and instability since their freedom from colonial rulers and they have not attained the brotherhood in the faith that was urged by the Prophet Muhammad. The faith itself, which asks each disciple to pursue his own conscience in setting the rules of governance for nation, is incompatible with democratic stability, and this is the malaise of Islam.

Author: Lippman, Thomas W.
Publisher: Johns Hopkins Foreign Policy Institute
Publication Name: SAIS Review
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0036-0775
Year: 2006
Public affairs, Turkey, Iran, Libya, Social aspects

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Islamic identity: myth, menace, or mobilizer?

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This article examines the place of Islam in the Arab world, focusing on how it shapes their identity. The author maintains the Islamic identity, based upon political, economic, and social struggle, challenges the power structure of global capitalism, but not to liberal democracy.

Author: Schwedler, Jillian
Publisher: Johns Hopkins Foreign Policy Institute
Publication Name: SAIS Review
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0036-0775
Year: 2001
Middle East, Ethical aspects, International economic relations, Arab countries

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Subjects list: Behavior, Islam, Religious aspects, Muslims, Analysis, Islamic countries
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