Madawi AlRasheed (Author, Editor), Carool Kersten (Editor), Marat Shterin (Editor)
Demystifying the Caliphate
- ISBN 13:
- 9781849042284
- author:
- Madawi AlRasheed (Author, Editor), Carool Kersten (Editor), Marat Shterin (Editor)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 356
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 2 x 14.1 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Multicultural Studies
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Caliphate: Historical Memory and Contemporary Contexts The concept of the Caliphate has become a powerful rallying call in modern times, drawing on an imagined past to inspire a vision for an ideal Islamic polity. However, this idea is contested among many actors in the Muslim world, Europe, and beyond. This book sheds light on both historical debates surrounding the demise of the last Ottoman Caliphate and recent calls to resurrect it, exploring why the memory of the Caliphate endures among diverse Muslims. From London to the Caucasus, Jakarta, Istanbul, and Baghdad, contributors examine the concept of the Caliphate and its re-imagining as a diverse multi-ethnic community. By understanding the historical debates and contemporary contexts surrounding this idea, readers can gain insight into the complexities of modern Islamic politics and the enduring legacy of the Caliphate. By demystifying the Caliphate, this book provides a nuanced exploration of a concept that has become increasingly relevant in today's world.
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