Analyzing 1937 AD Diplomacy and Cultural Exchange through the Hispano-Arab-Islamic Mecca Pilgrimage

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ID5296459
AuthorsPablo Rosser (0000-0002-9802-7169, Universidad Internacional De La Rioja, corresponding author), Seila Soler (0009-0001-9125-3382, Universidad Isabel I)
Year2024
Volume19
Issue1
Pages9-23
Publication date2024-06-30
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Al-Tamaddun (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1823-7517 • E-ISSN: 2289-2672
PublisherUniv. of Malaya (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.22452/jat.vol19no1.2
OpenAlexW4401190253
LanguageEN
References cited8

This research employs Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) to delve into the historical interactions between Spain and the Arab-Islamic world during Franco's regime, with a focus on the 1937 pilgrimage to Mecca. This initiative exemplifies the use of cultural and religious diplomacy to enhance bilateral relations, revealing efforts to portray Spain as respectful of Islamic practices. By examining unpublished documents, including Francisco Limiñana's detailed planning of the pilgrimage, the study highlights the complexity of colonial and post-colonial relationships, blending cooperation and power dynamics. The analysis underscores the intertwining of Spain's internal policies with its external posture, aiming to bolster national identity and Franco's legitimacy. The findings challenge oversimplified narratives, offering a nuanced view of Western-Arab-Islamic interactions, essential for understanding contemporary challenges and fostering intercultural dialogue. Significantly, Limiñana's role transitioned from organizing the pilgrimage to becoming Spain's first ambassador to Saudi Arabia in 1956, illustrating the evolution of Spanish-Arab relations

Ancient history · Archaeology · Cultural exchange · Diplomacy · Islam · Middle East · Pilgrimage · Political science · Politics · Global Maritime and Colonial Histories · Hispanic-African Historical Relations · History · Law

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