From Reform to Revolution: A Critical Reading of the Political Discourse and Actions of the Islamic Movement in Egypt

In over a century of discourse and action, the Islamic movement has grown and expanded markedly. The once elitist movement today commands the support of an increasing segment of society, yet important questions regarding the nature of the Islamic society and the correct strategy for achieving it are...

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Main Author: Safi, Louay M. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: [publisher not identified] 1995
In: Intellectual discourse
Year: 1995, Volume: 3, Issue: 1
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Summary:In over a century of discourse and action, the Islamic movement has grown and expanded markedly. The once elitist movement today commands the support of an increasing segment of society, yet important questions regarding the nature of the Islamic society and the correct strategy for achieving it are still unsettled. The dispute between reformists and traditionalists regarding the characteristics of the ideal Islamic society continues to be a source of sharp division between the two groups. The following discussion explores the major trends in the Islamic movement, and examines the main ideas and strategies advanced by its leaders
ISSN:2289-5639
Contains:Enthalten in: Intellectual discourse