Ayatollahs, Sufis and Ideologues

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 organised religion to the myriad patterns of popular religion, as well as the various Islamist social movements and organisations in existence, all serving complex social, political and economic functions. 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.

ISBN 0863569129   Pages 290 ISBN13 9780863569128 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher Saqi Books   Weight (grammes) 772 Imprint Saqi Books   Published in London Format Hardback   Height (mm) 235 Publication date 20 Mar 2002   Width (mm) 170 Library of Congress BP173.7.A8   Spine width (mm) 25 DEWEY 297.09567   Academic level Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Professional / Scholarly, General DEWEY edition DC21

		Glossary		7
		Introduction		13
1		The Nature of Shi'ism in Iraq by Yitzhak Nakkash		23
2		Zghurt and Shmurt: Aspects of the Traditional Shi'i Society by Peter Heine		36
3		Kurds, Islam and State Nationalism by Helkot Hakim		45
4		The Genesis and Development of Marja'ism versus the State by Faleh Abdul-Jabar		61
5		The Nature of Confrontation Between the State and Marja'ism: Grand Ayatollah Muhsin al-Hakim and the Ba'th by Pierre-Jean Luizard		90
6		The Rituals of 'Ashura: Genealogy, Functions, Actors and Structures by Ibrahim Haydari		101
7		The Religious Composition of the Kurdish Society: Sufi Orders, Sects and Religions by Sami Shourush		114
8		The Origins of the Naqshabandiyya Sufi Order by Helkot Hakim		140
9		The Da'wa Islamic Party: Origins, Actors and Ideology by Abdul-Halim al-Ruhaimi		149
10		The Muslim Brotherhood: Genesis and Development by Basim al-'Azami		162
11		Islamist Fundamentalist Movements Among the Kurds by Sami Shourush		177
12		The Deportation of Shi'is During the Iran-Iraq War: Causes and Consequences by Ali Babakhan		183
13		Iraqi Shi'is in Exile in London by Jens-Uwe Rahe		211
14		Grand Ayatollah Abu al-Qassim al-Kho'i: Political Thought and Positions by Yousif al-Kho'i		223
15		The Political Theory of Muhammad Baqir Sadr by Talib Aziz		231
16		The School of Najaf by Jawdat al-Qazwini		245
17		The School of Qum by Jawdat al-Qazwini		265
		Contributors		283
		Index		285

'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

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