The Making of Martyrdom in Modern Twelver Shiism: From Protesters and Revolution

Description: The Making of Martyrdom in Modern Twelver Shiism by Adel Hashemi In Twelver Shia Islam, the wait for the return of the Twelfth Imam, Muhammad ibn al-Hasan al-Mahdi, at the end of time, overshadowed the value of actively seeking martyrdom. However, what is the place of martyrdom in Twelver Shiism today?This book shows that the Islamic revolution in Iran resulted in the marriage of Shii messianism and extreme political activism, changing the mindset of the Shia worldwide. Suddenly, each drop of martyrs blood brought the return of al-Mahdi one step closer, and the Islamic Republic of Iran supposedly became the prelude to the foretold world revolution of al-Mahdi. Adel Hashemi traces the unexplored area of Shii discourse on martyrdom from the 1979 revolution—when the Islamic Republics leaders cultivated the culture of martyrdom to topple the Shahs regime—to the dramatic shift in the understanding of martyrdom today. Also included are the reaction to the Syrian crisis, the regions war with ISIS and other Salafi groups, and the renewed commitment to the defense of shrines.This book shows the striking shifts in the meaning of martyrdom in Shiism, revealing the real relevance of the concept to the present-day Muslim world. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Adel Hashemi is a researcher in contemporary Islam. He completed his Ph.D. at McMaster University. Table of Contents INTRODUCTIONWhat is Martyrdom?Martyrdom from Bible to the QuranPrevious Studies on Martyrdom in IslamThesis and PlanChapter 1: The Emergence of the Shii Form of MartyrdomMartyrs of the Community: Sectarian FactorShia Martyrdom TraditionsCHAPTER 2: Martyrdom Revival in Twelver ShiismDiverging Paths: Martyrdom in Modern Sunnism vs. Modern ShiismJihad, Martyrdom, and State BuildingChanging the Gears: Reviving Martyrdom Among the ShiaReopening of the Gates of Active Martyrdom: Historical BackgroundCHAPTER 3: Revolution, War and Martyrdom1979 Islamic Revolution and the Power of MartyrdomIran-Iraq War and the Love of MartyrdomCHAPTER 4: Civic MartyrdomLest We Forget: Irans Post-War State of MartyrdomNo-War Zone MartyrsRainbow Martyrdom: Politics of BloodCHAPTER 5: Martyrdom ReimaginedMartyrdom Out of the BordersShrine DefendersThe Shii Symbolism of Shrine DefendersChapter 6: Shrine Defenders: A New BeginningThe Sectarian FactorThe Imagined Nation of HeroesChapter 7: From Karbala to DamascusAppendix: Martyrdom in Classical IslamMartyrdom in Sunni TraditionsWho is a Martyr?Merits of MartyrsTypes of MartyrdomRewards of MartyrdomMartyrdom in Sunni Tafsirs Review The Making of Martyrdom in Modern Twelver Shiism helps the reader to understand the contemporary Middle Easts sectarian conflicts, beyond mere politics, through the lens of sectarian martyrdom. * Middle East Monitor *This ground-breaking work provides a new perspective on the reassertion of the concept of martyrdom in contemporary Shii political thought and how the traditional understanding of martyrdom has been reconceptualized in light of current geo-political conditions. -- Liyakat Takim, Professor and Sharjah Chair in Global Islam, McMaster University, Canada Promotional An analysis of Shii martyrdom as it has evolved since the start of the civil war in Syria Review Quote " The Making of Martyrdom in Modern Twelver Shiism helps the reader to understand the contemporary Middle Easts sectarian conflicts, beyond mere politics, through the lens of sectarian martyrdom." -- Middle East Monitor "This ground-breaking work provides a new perspective on the reassertion of the concept of martyrdom in contemporary Shii political thought and how the traditional understanding of martyrdom has been reconceptualized in light of current geo-political conditions." --Liyakat Takim, Professor and Sharjah Chair in Global Islam, McMaster University, Canada Promotional "Headline" An analysis of Shii martyrdom as it has evolved since the start of the civil war in Syria Feature A unique historically contextualised approach to the analysis of the concept of martyrdom Details ISBN0755647157 Author Adel Hashemi Short Title The Making of Martyrdom in Modern Twelver Shiism Pages 224 Language English Year 2023 ISBN-10 0755647157 ISBN-13 9780755647156 Format Paperback Publication Date 2023-09-21 Subtitle From Protesters and Revolutionaries to Shrine Defenders DEWEY 297.82 UK Release Date 2023-09-21 Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2023-09-21 NZ Release Date 2023-09-21 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint I.B. Tauris Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:157308817;

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