Nederland en de Islâm

Name: Nederland en de Islâm
Author: C. Snouck Hurgronje

By C. Snouck Hurgronje

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The author presents a series of lectures on how a Western colonial state should relate to its Muslim subjects, advocating an ethical policy that fosters the gradual association of indigenous society with the colonizer's civilization rather than exploitative extraction. He argues that long-term stability and retention of overseas territories depend on elevating local populations under steady guidance, criticizes selfish colonial practices as destabilizing, and calls for a shared practical line across political and religious factions. The text examines tensions between missionary aims and administrative realities and offers pragmatic recommendations for governing Muslim communities.

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C. Snouck Hurgronje

C. Snouck Hurgronje was a Dutch scholar and orientalist known for his extensive studies on Islam and the Arab world. His influential work, "Mohammedanism: Lectures on Its Origin, Its Religious and Political Growth, and Its Present State," explores the complexities of Islamic faith and its socio-political implications. Hurgronje's research contributed significantly to the understanding of Islamic culture and its interactions with Western societies during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He also engaged with contemporary issues, as seen in his writings on the revolt in Arabia and the impact of colonialism on Islamic societies. His legacy remains important in the fields of religious studies and Middle Eastern history.