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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Main Author: Karimi, Nima (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2023
In: Perspectives on terrorism
Year: 2023, Volume: 17, Issue: 4, Pages: 127-151
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