How much Takfir is too much Takfir? The Evolution of Boko Haram’s Factionalization

This article explores the ways in which the doctrine of takfir has been a central component in causing the Boko Haram movement to factionalize. The paper considers the historical origins of the concept of takfir and then turns to looking at how this concept has been (re)interpreted in the contempora...

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Main Authors: Jacob Zenn, Zacharias Pieri
Format: Article
Language:deu
Published: Daniel Koehler 2017-06-01
Series:Journal for Deradicalization
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Online Access:http://journals.sfu.ca/jd/index.php/jd/article/view/107