Bibliograph

Salafism in Jordan, political Islam in a quietist community, Joas Wagemakers

Type

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Salafism in Jordan, political Islam in a quietist community, Joas Wagemakers

Language

eng

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Salafism in Jordan

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Oclc number

956508729

Responsibility statement

Joas Wagemakers

Series statement

Cambridge Social Sciences eBooks

Sub title

political Islam in a quietist community

Summary

Since the events of 9/11, Salafism in the Middle East has often been perceived as fixed, rigid and even violent, but this assumption overlooks the quietist ideology that characterises many Salafi movements. Through an exploration of Salafism in Jordan, Joas Wagemakers presents the diversity among quietist Salafis on a range of ideological and political issues, particularly their relationship with the state. He expounds a detailed analysis of Salafism as a whole, whilst also showing how and why quietist Salafism in Jordan - through ideological tendencies, foreign developments, internal conflicts, regime involvement, theological challenges and regional turmoil - transformed from an independent movement into a politically domesticated one. Essential for graduate students and academic researchers interested in Middle Eastern politics and Salafism, this major contribution to the study of Salafism debunks stereotypes and offers insight into the development of a trend that still remains a mystery to many.--, Provided by publisher

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