Who Wants Change Any More?
Who Wants Change Any More? Graham E. Fuller (grahamefuller.com) 19 January 2016 A renowned Arab religious scholar in the 14th century, ibn Taymiyya, is sometimes quoted as saying, Al-zulm afdal ‘ala al-fawda— “oppression is to be favored over anarchy.” Although ibn Taiymiyya was no establishment figure in his time, this perspective was welcomed by all […]
Are Jihadis Reaching their Limits of Nihilism?
January 26, 2016 by Graham E. Fuller • Blog • Tags: extremism, Graham Fuller, Islam, jihadis, terrorism •
Are Jihadis Reaching their Limits of Nihilism? Graham E. Fuller (grahamefuller.com) 25 January 2016 It is hard to find even the smallest silver lining in the ongoing series of jihadist outrages that now proliferate with each daily news report. The immoral and cynical exploitation of religion (a constant of human history) is ultimately about power […]
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