Islam as a unifying force in Somali politics

Shuriye, Abdi Omar (2006) Islam as a unifying force in Somali politics. International Journal of Muslim Unity, 4 (1). pp. 105-124. ISSN 1675-7777

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Abstract

This paper contends that Islam remains to be the unifying factor in Somali politics. Substantiations of this discernment are traced from the history of Somali politics and the role played by Islam. A preliminary sketch of the political history of Somali Islam is necessary to establish the position of Islam. This endeavor, however, ventures to conceptualize the current state of affairs, as it aims to identify the political ideals of this government-phobia nation.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	4669/9336
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Islamic political thought, Somalia, Ethnic politics
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP1 Islam J Political Science > JA Political science (General) U Military Science > U Military Science (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Science
Depositing User:	Abdi Omar Shuriye
Date Deposited:	23 Jul 2013 10:50
Last Modified:	23 Jul 2013 10:50
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/9336

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