Landscapes of the Jihad
Book Description
This thought-provoking exploration examines the spiritual and organizational dimensions of contemporary militant movements through an unexpected lens. Faisal Devji presents a nuanced analysis that reveals surprising parallels between Al Qaeda and other global movements like environmental activism and anti-globalization protests, highlighting their shared characteristics of decentralized structure and emphasis on ethical action over traditional political strategies.
Rather than viewing these movements through conventional political or religious frameworks, Devji positions them within the broader transformation of authority and belief systems following the Cold War. The author demonstrates how modern jihad emerges from the collapse of both traditional and contemporary forms of leadership in the Muslim world, creating something entirely new in its fragmented, dispersed, and individualistic nature.
This scholarly work challenges readers to reconsider their understanding of religious motivation and political action in the contemporary world. Devji argues that these movements operate neither through old-fashioned dogma nor modern ideology, focusing instead on immediate ethical imperatives rather than doctrinal correctness or utopian visions of the future.
For readers interested in understanding the complex intersection of spirituality, politics, and global movements, this book offers a fresh perspective on how religious conviction manifests in our interconnected world. The analysis provides valuable insights into the evolving nature of faith-based action and its role in shaping contemporary global dynamics.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~5 hours)
📄 Length: 184 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Terrorism
- ✓ Explore Terrorism, religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Qaida (Organisation)
- ✓ Explore Fundamentalismus
- ✓ Explore Aspect religieux
- ✓ Explore RELIGION / Islam / General
- ✓ Explore Jihād
- ✓ Explore General
