The power of words: the deficient terminology surrounding Islam-related terrorism

Antúnez, Juan Carlos; Tellidis, Ioannis

doi:10.1080/17539153.2013.765703

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“…The terminology used to refer to terrorism in the name of Islam is an aspect that should be clarified (Baele et al 2017), insofar as it is usually employed uncritically, thus offending the Muslim community (Antúnez and Tellidis 2013). Terms like Salafism, fundamentalism, jihadism and radicalism are indiscriminately used to refer to this phenomenon.…”

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“…In the Qur'an, a distinction is drawn between greater jihad (yihad al-akbar) and lesser jihad (yihad al-ashgar) (Silverman and Sommer 2019). The former refers to the effort that all Muslims should make to overcome internal temptations and passions (Cohen 2013); while the latter refers to the sole legal and legitimate war in Islam (Antúnez and Tellidis 2013). Its origin and meaning are to be found in a specific historical context in which the opponents of the Prophet (belonging to the Arab tribe Quraysh) ejected the Muslims from their homes in Mecca (Coady and O'Keefe 2002).…”

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The Views on Terrorism in the Name of Islam Held by Islamic Religion Teachers in Spain

2020

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Violent radicalisation is currently one of the most pressing global problems. Accordingly, the intention of this paper is to discover the views on terrorism in the name of Islam held by Islamic religion teachers in Spain and to analyse the preventive socio-educational measures that they propose, employing a mixed methods approach with a questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. Most of the teachers point to a poor knowledge of Islam among the young, especially as regards to the concept of jihad, as the main reason behind this phenomenon. The second-generation immigrants among the teachers attach great importance to possible identity crises as a factor that makes the young more vulnerable to violent radicalisation. The most frequently mentioned social measure is fostering the integration of Muslims, thus creating a sense of belonging to their country of residence. They recommend preventive educational strategies that, far from focusing on detecting possible violent extremists, place the accent on teaching the fundamentals of the Islamic religion in order to provide young people with the tools that they need to challenge violent ideologies.

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The Views on Terrorism in the Name of Islam Held by Islamic Religion Teachers in Spain

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“…Furthermore, several groups in Islam simultaneously use terms used by the khawarij sect such as sharia, jihad, and ummah. These terms are often claimed to represent Islam (Antúnez & Tellidis, 2013). In addition, thinkers and leaders of the Islamic movement often come up with specific terms.…”

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The Islamic Discourses of Indonesian Islamist Organizations

Chaqoqo¹,

Ma'mun

2022

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Several years ago, before HTI was banned in 2017, many terms appeared in the public sphere of Indonesian politics. The terms are; khilafah, Islam kaffah, NKRI with sharia, and great imam (Imam Besar). This article examines the political discourse of Islam in Indonesia used by HTI and FPI. It takes the terms from the media, both their internal and external media. In addition, there are many posters scattered in the news. These terms were mainly taken when the two organizations at that time were still in existence before disbanded. HTI was disbanded in 2018 and FPI in 2020. The purpose of this study is to explore the intent and purpose of these terms. It uses a critical discourse analysis model of Fairclough, Wodak, and van Dick to analyze these terms. The study results indicate that these terms are used to marginalize several popular terms, namely the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI), the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI) for the price of death, the 1945 Constitution, and the president.Artikel ini mengkaji bahasa politik Islam di Indonesia yang digunakan oleh HTI dan FPI, yaitu; khilafah, Islam kaffah, NKRI Bersyariah, dan imam besar. Istilah itu diambil dari media-media, baik media internal mereka maupun eksternal. Selain itu juga poster-poster yang banyak bertebaran di dalam pemberitaan- pemberitaan. Istilah-istilah tersebut terutama diambil ketika dua organisasi masa itu masih eksis, sebelum dibubarkan. HTI dibubarkan pada 2018 dan FPI pada 2020. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menelusuri maksud dan sasaran dari istilah-istilah tersebut. Istilah-istilah tersebut akan dibedah dengan menggunakan analisa wacana kritis model Fairclough, Wodak, dan van Dick. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa istilah-istilah itu digunakan untuk meminggirkan beberapa istilah popular yaitu Negara Kesatuan Republik Indonesia (NKRI), NKRI Harga Mati, Undang-Undang Dasar 1945, dan presiden.

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“…In Western contexts, jihad is often constructed in mass media as a "holy war", rather than its more accurate Arabic meaning of struggle, strive, or exert effort to live a just and ethical life (Antúnez and Tellidis 2013;Cook 2005;Esposito 2010;Fatoohi 2009;Hathout 2006;Kabbani 2010;Tagg 2009, p. 320). This miscommunication of jihad reinforces perceptions that Islam and Muslims are disposed to violence and antagonistic to Western democratic values (Bleich and van der Veen 2018;Curtis 2015;Rauf 2005;Saleem 2017).…”

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Teaching Jihad: Developing Religious Literacy through Graphic Novels

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This study examined the representations of jihad in graphic novels to ascertain how its depictions may inform the development of religious literacy in secondary classrooms. Hegemonic constructions of jihad in the West are commonly reduced to false binaries that shape non-Muslims’ extant beliefs and perceptions of Islam and Muslims. This raises concerns about the ways in which societal expectations shape knowledge formation in schools. Accordingly, this critical content analysis explored the depiction of jihad in three graphic novel memoirs, an increasingly popular medium of instruction in secondary classrooms. Our analysis identified three forms of jihad conveyed through the graphic novels, specifically: jihad for education, jihad for gender justice, and jihad for identity. These representations provide robust counternarratives and suggest the value of teaching religious concepts through graphic novels as a way to develop deeper understandings and counter misinformation. The article concludes with six recommendations for educators to consider when teaching religious content through contemporary graphic novels.

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The power of words: the deficient terminology surrounding Islam-related terrorism

Cited by 18 publications

References 38 publications

The Views on Terrorism in the Name of Islam Held by Islamic Religion Teachers in Spain

The Views on Terrorism in the Name of Islam Held by Islamic Religion Teachers in Spain

The Islamic Discourses of Indonesian Islamist Organizations

Teaching Jihad: Developing Religious Literacy through Graphic Novels

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