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Nonviolent activism in Islam : the message of Abul Kalam Azad / Hayat Alvi.

Author/creator Alvi, Hayat author.
Format Book and Print
Publication Info Lanham : Lexington Books, [2021]
Descriptionxii, 165 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subject(s)
̐uAz̐uad, Ab̐uulkal̐uam, 1888-1958.
Nonviolence--Religious aspects --Islam.
Violence--Religious aspects --Islam.
Religious tolerance--Islam.
Social movements--Religious aspects --Islam.
Abstract "The purpose and focus of this study are to illustrate the legal basis for nonviolent activism in Islam, as Maulana Abul Kalam Azad promoted. Maulana Azad's practice of nonviolent activism as a means to expel British colonialism from India provides a potent counterargument against Islamist extremism"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 155-160) and index.
Issued in other formOnline version: Alvi, Hayat. Nonviolent activism in Islam Lanham : Lexington Books, 2021 9781498597333
LCCN 2021025750
ISBN9781498597326
ISBN1498597327 hardcover
ISBNelectronic publication

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