Islamism is an umbrella term referring to several Islamic revival and purification movements which seek to institutionalize Islamic beliefs and values in government, the economy, and society. Deobandism (6) Extremism (9) Khilafah (17) Opposing Views@ (17) Salafiism (31) 1. Bazm-e-Tolu-e-Islam - Organization seeking to restore the political establishment of Islamic law. Includes information on their principles, publications, activities, and international contacts. 2. Islamism - An introduction to Islamism and its political manifestations; a NodeWorks Encyclopedia article. 3. Christian Science Monitor: Islamic Fundamentalism - Religion expert Charles Kimball explains key points of Islam, including the meaning of "jihad," the differences between fundamentalist and extremist Islam, and the Koran's stance on suicide. 4. Distinguishing between Islam and Islamism - Lecture by Daniel Pipes. 5. Encyclopedia of the Orient: Islamism - Definition, central motifs, and general characteristics. 6. Fundamentalism - A collection of articles on the development and history of Islamic fundamentalism by David Zeidan, a research consultant in Middle Eastern and Islamic Affairs. 7. Islam: A Religion of Terror? - An article from 1998 addressing judging Islam by the acts of a few, the meaning of "jihad," and the media's role in misunderstanding Islam. Includes Muslim responses to the attack on the US and the Islamic verdict on hijacking, kidnapping, and suicide bombings. 8. Tanzeem-e-Islami - Movement for the renewal of Islam founded by Dr. Israr Ahmad in Pakistan. Includes articles, online magazines, news, information about their activities, and a FAQ. 9. Time: The Dark Side Of Islam - Bruce W. Nelan examines the primarily peaceful Islamic revivalist movement and the radicals' use of violence and terrorism on Arab states that are seen as straying from the religious path.

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