The Role of Quran Translations in Radicalizing Muslims in the West and Misrepresenting Islam
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22340233 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Alalddin Al-Tarawneh (0000-0003-3025-2586, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 101-122 |
| Publication date | 2021-01-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Religion and Violence (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2159-6808 • E-ISSN: 2159-6808 |
| Publisher | Philosophy Documentation Center (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.5840/jrv202142587 |
| OpenAlex | W3163696295 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
There is considerable evidence that many translations of the Quran constitute fertile ground for the radicalization of a large number of Western Muslims, particularly those who do not speak Arabic as their mother tongue. While a handful of previous studies have addressed the factors engendering terrorism, more remains to be said regarding the roots thereof. Therefore, this article employs the narrative theory of translation studies (TS) to highlight how these texts are manipulated through their translation, in order to deceive and brainwash young Muslims in the West. It argues that terrorist groups are successful in creating a radicalized discourse by injecting their violent ideology into Quran translations and by framing the facts to serve their objectives. This discourse is masked by the holiness of the Quran that is not questionable for Muslims. The article concludes that many translations of the Quran are dangerous and instantiate a supportive tool for terrorist groups in their attempts to brainwash Muslims and secure recruits within Western communities. The article recommends the engagement of Western governments in monitoring the circulation of Quran translations and even in undertaking a role in institutionalizing the process of translation, rather than leaving it in the hands of unqualified individuals
Arabic · Ideology · Islam · Linguistics · Narrative · Political science · Politics · Radicalization · Sociology · Terrorism · Violent extremism · Gender Studies · Hispanic-African Historical Relations · History · Law · Philosophy · Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political Violence · Translation Studies and Practices
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| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2022 - 2024 (3) |
| Highly cited | No |