Jihad in Islamic History Doctrines and Practice

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1. Verfasser: Bonner, Michael David 1952-2019 (VerfasserIn)
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Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Princeton Princeton University Press 2008
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What is jihad? Does it mean violence, as many non-Muslims assume? Or does it mean peace, as some Muslims insist? Because jihad is closely associated with the early spread of Islam, today's debate about the origin and meaning of jihad is nothing less than a struggle over Islam itself. In Jihad in Islamic History, Michael Bonner provides the first study in English that focuses on the early history of jihad, shedding much-needed light on the most recent controversies over jihad. To some, jihad is the essence of radical Islamist ideology, a synonym for terrorism, and even proof of Islam's innat
Beschreibung:1 Online-Ressource (218 p.)
ISBN:9781400827381
DOI:10.1515/9781400827381