Islam Beyond Violence: Visions of Peaceful Struggle from Muslim Activists in South Asia
Abstract/Sommario:
The article intends to explore the experience of Muslims in South Asia (India, Pakistan and Afghanistan). The A. explains how Islamic tradition offers resources to Muslims for creative non-violent activism, examining the Qur'an. Some Muslims have systematically reflected upon these resources, and have tried to build social movements based on Islamic principles that advocate non-violent social and political transformations. The A. gives some examples: Abdul Ghaffar Khan (born in Pesha ...; [leggi tutto]
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| Descrizione | Islam Beyond Violence: Visions of Peaceful Struggle from Muslim Activists in South Asia/ Scott Kugle |
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IN Per: Journal of the Henry Martyn Institute, Vol. 26, n. 1 (2007 january-june) p. 16-56
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| ID scheda | 62365 |