Political Islam

Hizb al-Tahrir al-Islami
The Islamic Liberation Party founded in Jerusalem in 1953 with the aim of reviving the Islamic nation through the establishment of a caliphate.
Islamic State
Modern ideological position associated with political Islam, rooted in classical Islamic principles of governance and justice.
Siddiqui, Kalim
Indian British writer and activist known for founding the Muslim Institute and the Muslim Parliament
Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan
Islamic revivalist organization in Jordan seeking to promote Islamic values and education, despite its historically complex relationship with the monarchy and regional influences.
Shaykh Ahmad Yasin
Founder of Hamas, significant figure in Palestinian political Islam inspired by the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood.
Islamic Salvation Front
The Islamic Salvation Front (FIS) was an Algerian Islamist party founded in 1989, known for opposing democratic structures and aiming for a religious-based governance.
WALIYU ʾL-ʿAHD (ولى العهد‎)
Explore the term 'WALIYU ʾL-ʿAHD,' its implications, and usage in the Islamic context. Understand the role and significance of the heir to the throne in Islamic governance and history.

Dictionary of Islam

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