Ibn Taymiyya in the Literature of Contemporary Jihadists by Dr Jabir Sani Maihula
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Ibn Taymiyya in the Literature of Contemporary Jihadists by Dr Jabir Sani Maihula

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Ibn Taymiyya in the Literature of Contemporary Jihadists: Ibn Taymiyya is the most cited scholar by the contemporary Jihadists, from Faraj to IS. To what extent can the use of Ibn Taymiyya by the Jihadists be justified? What are the Jihadi doctrines that can be justified from Ibn Taymiyya’s works as well as those that cannot be justified from him? What part of Ibn Taymiyya’s work is used by the Jihadists, how do they use it and why?.

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Ibn Taymiyya in the Literature of Contemporary Jihadists: Ibn Taymiyya is the most cited scholar by the contemporary Jihadists, from Faraj to IS. To what extent can the use of Ibn Taymiyya by the Jihadists be justified? What are the Jihadi doctrines that can be justified from Ibn Taymiyya’s works as well as those that cannot be justified from him? What part of Ibn Taymiyya’s work is used by the Jihadists, how do they use it and why?.

This book will remain an important contribution to the discourse on contemporary extremism. It provides a much-needed corrective to common misconceptions around Salafist thought. It shows us that even though jihadists link themselves to Ibn Taymiyya, they clearly have a propensity towards misrepresenting or at least misunderstanding his thoughts.

– Muhammad Sanusi II, 14th Emir of Kano, Oxford United kingdom

This fascinating book provides an insightful analysis of recent jihadists citations of the eminent medieval scholar Ibn Taymiyya on Jihad. with great skill and care, Dr Maihula shows that jihadists use Ibn Taymiyya in different ways, ways that often go against his doctrine of Jihad understood holistically. This excellent study will be of great interest to all who seek to reflect on what it means to take guidance and inspiration from authorities of the past.

– Dr Jon Hoover, Associate professor of Islamic studies University of Nottingham, United Kingdom

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