Politics

Abdul Rahman, Tunku
First prime minister of independent Malaysia and a significant figure in the nation’s political and social landscape.
Awami League
Major political party in Bangladesh that played a pivotal role in the country's war of independence against Pakistan in 1971.
Democracy (Islamic Perspectives)
Exploration of democracy within an Islamic framework, including scriptural basis, historical evolution, and modern interpretations.
Din wa-Dawlah
A concept in Islam signifying the integration of religious and political matters.
Hizb al-Istiqlal
A leading Moroccan nationalist party, Hizb al-Istiqlal played a significant role in the independence movement and in ending the French and Spanish protectorates over Morocco.
Hostages
Individuals who are seized, detained, or threatened with injury for political considerations, and the stance of Islamic jurisprudence on such acts.
Islam in Pakistan
An exploration of the integration and influence of Islam in Pakistan, its historical development, key figures, and the ongoing debates on the role of Islam in the state.
Islamic Democratic Alliance
A coalition of Islamic and right-of-center parties in Pakistan that emerged after General Zia-ul-Haq's death.
Kabylia
A rugged mountainous region east of Algiers, known for its ancient Berber culture and unique linguistic and social organization.
Kemalism
Principles of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder and first president of the Turkish Republic, encompassing the official state ideology known as Kemalism.
Labor Party of Egypt
The Labor Party of Egypt was the only legal Islamist party in Egypt and from 1987 became the leading opposition party, aiming to end one-party rule and chronic corruption.
Mahdi, Sadiq al-
Sudanese theologian and political leader known for his modernist approach to Islamic law and governance.
Mosaddeq, Mohammed
Iranian Prime Minister who championed oil nationalization and was overthrown in a CIA-backed coup.
Muhammad Khatami
Muhammad Khatami, Iranian reformist president from 1997 to 2005, known for his critiques of imperialism and admiration of certain Western achievements
Mujahidin-i Khalq (Iran)
A religious but anticlerical organization constituting the main opposition to the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Nationalism and Islam
The interaction and integration of Islamic values within nationalist movements across various regions, forming a significant component of many Muslim nations' ideologies.
Pakistan Muslim League
Political party that played a pivotal role in the creation of Pakistan and subsequently ruled in various eras.
Saud, Faisal ibn Abd al-Aziz
King Faisal of Saudi Arabia, noted for transforming the nation into an oil power and promoting Islamic values.
Virtue Party (Fazilet Partisi)
Short-lived Turkish political party serving as the successor to the Welfare Party, advocating for a moderate Islamic profile and integration with the West, banned in 2001.
Zaim
Political leader who provides both general and personal services. The leader’s power is based on the loyalty of his clientele and the relationship held with the state or central authorities, commonly seen in Lebanon.
Ummah Party
A Sudanese political movement founded by Abd al-Rahman al-Mahdi in 1945 that has played a major role in Sudanese nationalism and politics.
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)
Political party founded in 1967 by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, blending secular social justice with Islamic principles and subsequently navigating the demand for greater Islamization.
Harakah
A term used to denote movements, especially political, social, and liberation movements in the Islamic context.
Najibullah
Last Marxist president of Afghanistan, known for his political abilities and oratorical skills.

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