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Author Marechal, Brigitte.

Title The Muslim brothers in Europe [electronic resource] : roots and discourse / by Brigitte Marechal.

Imprint Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2008.

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 Axe ProQuest E-Book  Electronic Book    ---  Available
Description viii, 353 p.
Series Muslim minorities, 1570-7571 ; v. 8
Muslim minorities ; v. 8.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (p. [315]-342) and indexes.
Contents Introduction : the thought of the Muslim brotherhood, at the center of orthodox Islam -- Finding continuity in an unusual and tumultuous history -- The founding of the brotherhood -- The contemporary brotherhood -- Migration and implantation in Europe -- A diverse heritage, marked by a succession of outstanding personalities -- The unchallenged foundational contribution of Hassan al-Banna -- The thought of Sayyid Qutb : difficult to avoid, but discreetly controversial -- Other classic intellectual figures -- Historical references from within the movement -- Living figures of reference -- A dynamic tradition more or less held in check -- Ideas that lead to action -- Two complementary versions of the movement's heritage -- The brotherhood through action -- Framework principles for the Muslim community -- Morals and social life -- Discourses regarding ultimate purposes and the relationships between different civilizations -- Concrete political projects? -- Strong but confused ideas.
Reproduction Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.
Subject Jamiyat al-Ikhwan al-Muslimin (Egypt) -- History.
Muslims -- Europe.
Islam -- Europe.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Added Author ProQuest (Firm)
ISBN 9789004167810 (hardback : alk. paper)
9004167811 (hardback : alk. paper)

 
    
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