The holy war "made in Germany"

Name: The holy war "made in Germany"
Author: C. Snouck Hurgronje

By C. Snouck Hurgronje

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The author investigates a modern proclamation of a holy war by a leading Islamic authority, assessing its legal basis, political intent, and likely effectiveness. He traces classical prescriptions for jihād and the caliph's duties, contrasts them with the fragmentation and secularization of contemporary Muslim states, and explains how authority to wage holy war shifted to territorial rulers. The essay evaluates the practical and propaganda functions of religious appeals in wartime, considers responses among Muslim populations, and argues that changing political structures have constrained traditional instruments of religious warfare.

About the Author

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.