The term 'jihad' has come to be used as a byword for fanaticism and Islam's allegedly implacable hostility towards the West. But; like other religious and political concepts; jihad has multiple resonances and associations; its meaning shifting over time and from place to place. Jihad has referred to movements of internal reform; spiritual struggle and self-defence as much as to 'holy war'. And among Muslim intellectuals; the meaning and significance of jihad remain subject to debate and controversy. With this in mind; Twenty-First Century Jihad examines the ways in which the concept of jihad has changed; from its roots in the Qur'an to its usage in current debate. This book explores familiar modern political angles; and touches on far less commonly analysed instances of jihad; incorporating issues of law; society; literature and military action. As this key concept is ever-more important for international politics and security studies; Twenty-First Century Jihad contains vital analysis for those researching the role of religion in the modern world.
#1026535 in Books 2016-03-26Original language:English 11.00 x .57 x 8.50l; 1.30 #File Name: 1682042340250 pages
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful. Hitler isn't the problem - the print is too tiny to read!By JGThe typeface of this printing is so tiny; and the page width and line length so wide that the book is literally; physically nearly impossible to read! I have normal eyesight. Save your money.
