Book review Islam beyond borders: the umma in world politics by James Piscatori and Amin Saikal, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press

The umma holds a central place in Islamic religious and political thought, but its significance is a matter of contention. It serves as a rallying cry for some Muslim activists and politicians while being viewed as a threat by some in the West. This concept provides a valuable perspective for studyi...

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Main Author: Kayaoglum, Turan
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Published: Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2023
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spelling oai:generic.eprints.org:256142025-07-15T04:52:37Z http://journalarticle.ukm.my/25614/ Book review Islam beyond borders: the umma in world politics by James Piscatori and Amin Saikal, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press Kayaoglum, Turan The umma holds a central place in Islamic religious and political thought, but its significance is a matter of contention. It serves as a rallying cry for some Muslim activists and politicians while being viewed as a threat by some in the West. This concept provides a valuable perspective for studying Muslim spirituality, history, and politics. Historians, scholars of Islamic Studies, and political scientists continue to discuss it with diverse perspectives (see also Esposito and Shahin 2013). Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2023 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://journalarticle.ukm.my/25614/1/S%2012.pdf Kayaoglum, Turan (2023) Book review Islam beyond borders: the umma in world politics by James Piscatori and Amin Saikal, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. SINERGI: Journal of Strategic Studies & International Affairs, 3 (1). pp. 140-144. ISSN 2805-4520 https://spaj.ukm.my/sinergi/index.php/sei/issue/view/5
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Book review Islam beyond borders: the umma in world politics by James Piscatori and Amin Saikal, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press
title Book review Islam beyond borders: the umma in world politics by James Piscatori and Amin Saikal, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press
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title_short Book review Islam beyond borders: the umma in world politics by James Piscatori and Amin Saikal, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press
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