Islamism - Wikipedia
WEBIslamism refers to a broad set of religious and political ideological movements that believe Islam should influence political systems, and generally oppose secularism. [1] The advocates of Islamism, also known as "al-Islamiyyun", are dedicated to realizing their ideological interpretation of Islam within the context of the state or society. The ...
Islamism | Political Islam | Britannica
WEBSep 6, 2024 · Islamism, broad set of political ideologies that utilize and draw inspiration from Islamic symbols and traditions in pursuit of a sociopolitical objective. Although rooted in the Islamic modernist intellectual movement of the 19th and 20th centuries, Islamists vary widely in their aims, objectives, and ideologies.
History of Islamism - Wikipedia
WEBThis article is about the history of an Islamic political ideology and political movement. For a history of the religion itself, see History of Islam. Part of a series on Islamism. Fundamentals. Islam. History. Culture. Economics. Politics.
Islam | Religion, Beliefs, Practices, & Facts | Britannica
WEB3 days ago · Islam, major world religion that emphasizes monotheism, the unity of God (‘Allah’ in Arabic), and Muhammad as his final messenger in a series of revelations. As the literal word of God, the Qur’an makes known the will of God, to which humans must surrender (lending the name Islam, meaning ‘surrender’).
Muslims vs. Islamists | The Washington Institute
WEBJul 8, 2016 · While Islam is the faith of 1.4 billion people, Islamism is not a form of the Muslim faith or an expression of Muslim piety. Rather, it is a political ideology that strives to derive legitimacy from Islam.
Islamism: what it is, its ideology and characteristics
WEBOct 17, 2023 · Islamism is an ideology which holds that political action within society should be founded on the doctrine of Islam. Its main objective is the creation of an Islamic state rooted in the sharia (Muslim law) to transform all aspects of society, such as economy, law, social justice, and foreign policy.
Islamism at 50 in Politics, Power and War - Wilson Center
WEBNov 17, 2023 · After a half century, Islamism has become the single most disruptive force—both politically and militarily—in the Middle East. It evolved from cells of political activists in the 1970s into mass movements and, for the first time, as a governing force in the late 20th century.