RT Article
T1 Islam and Political Violence
JF Religions
VO 6
IS 3
SP 1067
OP 1081
A1 Esposito, John L. 1940-
LA English
PB MDPI
YR 2015
UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/1586057324
AB The global threat of Al Qaeda post 9/11 and ISIL, increased Sunni-Shia conflicts, and violence in the Middle East and Pakistan dominate headlines and challenge governments in the region and globally. Both Muslim extremists and some Western experts and observers speak of a clash of civilizations or a culture war in Muslim-West relations. Both the discourse and violence yet again raise questions about the relationship of Islam to violence and terrorism: is Islam a particularly violent religion? Critics cite Quranic passages, doctrines like jihad and events in Muslim history as strong indicators and proof that Islam is the primary driver of Muslim extremism and terrorism. What do the Quran and Islamic law have to say about violence, jihad and warfare? What are the primary drivers of terrorism in the name of Islam today? This article will address these questions in the context of development of global jihadist movements, in particular Al Qaeda and ISIL, their roots, causes, ideology and agenda.
K1 Al Qaeda
K1 Caliphate
K1 ISIL
K1 Islamic State
K1 Jihad
K1 Quran
K1 Religious Terrrism
K1 Suicide bombing
K1 Sunni-Shia Sectarianism
K1 Sword-verses
K1 Violence
DO 10.3390/rel6031067