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The Egyptian Islamic Group’s Critique of Al-Qaeda’s Interpretation of Jihad
Perspectives on Terrorism
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Article
Publication Date
10-1-2013
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A specific branch of Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh al-jihad) regulates the waging of the jihad of the sword (jihad bis saif). In this article, a detailed exposition is presented of the Egyptian Islamic Group’s (IG; Al-Gama’a Al-Islamiyya) use of fiqh al jihad against Al-Qaeda. The present author’s ‘jihad-realist’ approach is first briefly described; the IG’s critique of AQ systematically outlined; and in conclusion, implications are derived for counter-radicalisation strategies.
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Paul Kamolnick. "The Egyptian Islamic Group’s Critique of Al-Qaeda’s Interpretation of Jihad" Perspectives on Terrorism Vol. 7 Iss. 5 (2013) p. 93 - 110 ISSN: 2334-3745 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/paul-kamolnick/15/
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