The Punishment of the Grave: a Neglected Motivation for Jihad and Martyrdom

This article explores the role of a spiritual punishment unique to Islam, the punishment of the grave, in motivating jihadi terrorism. It argues that the exemption from this spiritual punishment granted to jihadi martyrs may be a ‘pull’ factor in the radicalisation of some Muslims. To date the punis...

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Autor principal: Karimi, Nima (Autor)
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Artículo
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Publicado: 2023
En: Perspectives on terrorism
Año: 2023, Volumen: 17, Número: 4, Páginas: 127-151
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