Al-Qaeda—terrorists, hypocrites, fundamentalists? The view from within
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11187118 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Christina Hellmich (corresponding author) |
| Year | 2005 |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 39-54 |
| Publication date | 2005-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Third World Quarterly (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0143-6597 • E-ISSN: 1360-2241 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/0143659042000322892 |
| OpenAlex | W1996235978 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 7 |
This article investigates the ideology of Al-Qaeda as perceived from within the network. Particular attention is paid to the ideological background of Al-Qaeda's intellectual leadership, its sociopolitical context and the nature of its recruits. The inner logic of the Al-Qaeda organisation advances an intellectual concept that is not based on the main schools of Islamic theology, but on a new ideological starting point that results from the application of Islamic principles to sociopolitical change. With its political goals reinforced by the teachings of the Quran, exemplified by the content and rhetoric of a recently discovered training manual, the organisation creates powerful imagery embedded in the collective consciousness of the Muslim community. Thus, the message provided by Al-Qaeda inspires its followers to commit violent acts of destruction while being fully convinced that they are fulfilling the ordained will of Allah
Al qaeda · Criminology · Political science · Sociology · Terrorism · Historical and Linguistic Studies · Islamic Studies and History · Law · Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political Violence
| Unique citing works | 7 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0.33 |
| Citation span | 2005 - 2022 (18) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 6 |