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This book is the first comprehensive study of Islam and Islamism in Iraq. It begins by presenting the multitude of forms and structures of religion present there: from organized religion to the myriad patterns of popular religion, as well as the various Islamist social movements and organizations in existence. All serving social, political and economic functions that are complex and intricate.
It also attempts to avoid the oversimplified current views on the nature of Islam and its roles within Iraq, especially with regard to the interplay between ethnicity and religion: the trilogy of Kurds, Shi'is and Sunnis, who presumably lead a strained, antagonistic relationship. While focusing on the unique nature of religion and state-religion tensions in Iraq, the book includes detailed comparisons with other Middle Eastern countries, mainly Iran.
'Examines the many facets of religion in Iraq and sheds light on the complexity and nuances of the relationship between the Shi'ites, Sunnis and Kurds of Iraq.' Middle East Journal 'A definitive commentary ... its particular strength lies in its analysis of Shi'ites.' Middle East Quarterly
| Glossary | p. 7 |
| Introduction | p. 13 |
| Religion, Community and State | |
| The Nature of Shi'ism in Iraq | p. 23 |
| Zghurt and Shmurt: Aspects of the Traditional Shi'i Society | p. 36 |
| Kurds, Islam and State Nationalism | p. 45 |
| Institutionalized and Popular Religion versus the State | |
| The Genesis and Development of Marja'ism versus the State | p. 61 |
| The Nature of Confrontation Between the State and Marja'ism: Grand Ayatollah Muhsin al-Hakim and the Ba'th | p. 90 |
| The Rituals of 'Ashura: Genealogy, Functions, Actors and Structures | p. 101 |
| The Religious Composition of the Kurdish Society: Sufi Orders, Sects and Religions | p. 114 |
| The Origins of the Naqshabandiyya Sufi Order | p. 140 |
| Islamist Social Movements: Genesis, Development, Strategies and Exile | |
| The Da'wa Islamic Party: Origins, Actors and Ideology | p. 149 |
| The Muslim Brotherhood: Genesis and Development | p. 162 |
| Islamist Fundamentalist Movements Among the Kurds | p. 177 |
| The Deportation of Shi'is During the Iran-Iraq War: Causes and Consequences | p. 183 |
| Iraqi Shi'is in Exile in London | p. 211 |
| Systems of Thought | |
| Grand Ayatollah Abu al-Qassim al-Kho'i: Political Thought and Positions | p. 223 |
| The Political Theory of Muhammad Baqir Sadr | p. 231 |
| The School of Najaf | p. 245 |
| The School of Qum | p. 265 |
| Contributors | p. 283 |
| Index | p. 285 |
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ISBN: 9780863569128
ISBN-10: 0863569129
Audience:
General
Format:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 290
Published: 1st July 2002
Publisher: Saqi Books
Dimensions (cm): 23.5 x 17.0
x 2.5
Weight (kg): 0.772
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