“Who Needs an Islamic State?”
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“Who Needs an Islamic State?” is a critical work of Islamic political thought that examines the concept, necessity, and implications of establishing an Islamic state in the modern world.
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| “Who Needs an Islamic State?” canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: “Who Needs an Islamic State?” Context triple: [Abdel Wahab El-Affendi, hasWritten, “Who Needs an Islamic State?”]
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The Rise of Islamic State: ISIS and the New Sunni Revolution
The Rise of Islamic State: ISIS and the New Sunni Revolution is a nonfiction book by journalist Patrick Cockburn that analyzes the origins, rise, and regional impact of ISIS within the broader context of Middle Eastern politics and Sunni discontent.
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B.
The Terror Years: From al-Qaeda to the Islamic State
"The Terror Years: From al-Qaeda to the Islamic State" is a nonfiction book by journalist Lawrence Wright that collects and expands his reporting on the rise of modern jihadist movements and U.S. counterterrorism efforts in the post-9/11 era.
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C.
The Age of Jihad: Islamic State and the Great War for the Middle East
The Age of Jihad: Islamic State and the Great War for the Middle East is a non-fiction book by journalist Patrick Cockburn that analyzes the rise of ISIS and the broader conflicts reshaping the modern Middle East.
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D.
Islam and the West
Islam and the West refers to the complex historical, cultural, political, and religious relationship and interactions between Islamic societies and Western civilizations.
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E.
Islam: Past, Present and Future
Islam: Past, Present and Future is a comprehensive study of Islamic history, theology, and contemporary challenges by Swiss Catholic theologian Hans Küng, aimed at fostering interreligious understanding and dialogue.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: “Who Needs an Islamic State?” Target entity description: “Who Needs an Islamic State?” is a critical work of Islamic political thought that examines the concept, necessity, and implications of establishing an Islamic state in the modern world.
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A.
The Rise of Islamic State: ISIS and the New Sunni Revolution
The Rise of Islamic State: ISIS and the New Sunni Revolution is a nonfiction book by journalist Patrick Cockburn that analyzes the origins, rise, and regional impact of ISIS within the broader context of Middle Eastern politics and Sunni discontent.
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B.
The Terror Years: From al-Qaeda to the Islamic State
"The Terror Years: From al-Qaeda to the Islamic State" is a nonfiction book by journalist Lawrence Wright that collects and expands his reporting on the rise of modern jihadist movements and U.S. counterterrorism efforts in the post-9/11 era.
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C.
The Age of Jihad: Islamic State and the Great War for the Middle East
The Age of Jihad: Islamic State and the Great War for the Middle East is a non-fiction book by journalist Patrick Cockburn that analyzes the rise of ISIS and the broader conflicts reshaping the modern Middle East.
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D.
Islam and the West
Islam and the West refers to the complex historical, cultural, political, and religious relationship and interactions between Islamic societies and Western civilizations.
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E.
Islam: Past, Present and Future
Islam: Past, Present and Future is a comprehensive study of Islamic history, theology, and contemporary challenges by Swiss Catholic theologian Hans Küng, aimed at fostering interreligious understanding and dialogue.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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non-fiction book ⓘ work of Islamic political thought ⓘ |
| academicDiscipline |
Islamic political thought
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comparative politics ⓘ |
| addresses |
Islamic law (Sharia)
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linked to:
Sharia
Islamic revolution and reform ⓘ authority and legitimacy in Islam ⓘ democracy in Muslim-majority societies ⓘ modern nation-state ⓘ secularism ⓘ |
| author |
AbdulAziz Sachedina
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Abdulaziz Abdulhussein Sachedina ⓘ
linked to:
AbdulAziz Sachedina
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| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| critiques |
ideological uses of religion in politics
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simplistic calls for an Islamic state ⓘ |
| examines |
Islamic constitutionalism
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Shi‘i political thought ⓘ Sunni political thought ⓘ compatibility of Islamic law with modern state structures ⓘ concept of an Islamic state ⓘ implications of establishing an Islamic state ⓘ legitimacy of religious authority in politics ⓘ modern Islamist movements ⓘ necessity of an Islamic state in the modern world ⓘ relationship between Islam and politics ⓘ role of the ulama in governance ⓘ |
| fieldOfStudy |
Islamic studies
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political science ⓘ religious studies ⓘ |
| format | monograph ⓘ |
| genre |
political philosophy
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religious studies ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
comparative approach to Sunni and Shi‘i doctrines
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critical analysis of the Islamic state project ⓘ historical approach to Islamic political ideas ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
readers interested in political Islam
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scholars of Islamic studies ⓘ students of political science ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Islamic political theory
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Islamic state ⓘ political Islam ⓘ |
| publicationDecade | 1980s ⓘ |
| publisher | University Press of Florida ⓘ |
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Subject: “Who Needs an Islamic State?” Description of subject: “Who Needs an Islamic State?” is a critical work of Islamic political thought that examines the concept, necessity, and implications of establishing an Islamic state in the modern world.
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