ISLA 210 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Social Movement Theory, Westernization, Rashidun
15 Feb 2017
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Bankruptcy in the domain of the values. Great deal of resonance (oppressed, invaded, colonized) His understanding of the first muslim generation (rightly guided caliphs) / contrary to the. Emphasis on the notion of the vanguard. Jihad against jahili = liberty to excommunicate. His dialogue isn"t that much directed to the west. Patience in the struggle against the west. Clear distinction in social/economic program (important, but not priority) + qutb ; islam not social program / conservative ; popularity by social programs. Socio-economic conditions ; crucial to the rise of social movements. Missing : bipolar vision (west vs islam, no intertwin) + grievances + doesn"t explain the variety, plurality. Formal institutions : role of the mosque (organisational role) / spread political messages / get in touch w/ the youth / hard to attack/close mosques = you undermine your legitimacy by doing so. Problems to diagnose : issues of social inequalities, social-economic ills, colonialism,
