Sectarian Roots of Jihad - by Adib Abdulmajid (Hardcover)

About the Book

"This volume examines the relationship between jihad, as a concept, and Jihadism, as a movement characterized by a radical worldview. It explores the various interpretations of jihad and its eventual employment by sectarian-guided Islamist extremists as a doctrinal basis to justify their actions"--

Book Synopsis

This volume examines the relationship between jihad, as a concept, and Jihadism, as a movement characterized by a radical worldview. It explores the various interpretations of jihad and its eventual employment by sectarian-guided Islamist extremists as a doctrinal basis to justify their actions.

Review Quotes

Abdulmajidrsquo;s extensive research on the topics of Islamism, Sectarianism and Jihadism is manifested through this groundbreaking analysis of the interplay between Sectarianism and the conception of Jihad. This book provides the reader with a much-needed explanation of the multifaceted notion of striving in the path of God and the way radical Islamic organizations employ it based on sectarian interpretations. An essential reading for policy makers and scholars.

This is a groundbreaking analysis of sectarianism and jihad in radical Islamist movements. It is richly textured with intricate details. The author offers insight into the Middle East#39;s complex religious and political landscape, examining movements such as Islamism, Salafism, and Jihadism. He also explores how these ideologies shape the region#39;s politics and society, while challenging its cultural diversity.

About the Author

Adib Abdulmajid is a researcher at the University of Leuven.