| ID | 077242 |
| Title Proper | Who speaks for Islam |
| Other Title Information | 'authenticity and the interpretation of Islamic law in America's war on terror |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Nelson, Matthew J |
| Publication | 2007. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Recognising that America's response to the events of 11 September would do well to maintain a sharp distinction between the 'war on terror' and a war 'against Islam', this article argues that American diplomatic rhetoric would benefit from an explicit effort to engage 'frameworks of legitimacy' within Islam, including the terms of Islamic jurisprudence and Islamic legal debate. The article examines the merits of such an approach in the context of several recent diplomatic dilemmas, including the Jyllens-Posten cartoon controversy. It concludes with an assessment of the American (domestic) political environment within which this approach tends to encounter its most ardent critics. |
| `In' analytical Note | Australian Journal of International Affairs Vol. 61, No.2; jan 2007: p247-266 |
| Journal Source | Australian Journal of International Affairs Vol. 61, No.2; jan 2007: p247-266 |
| Key Words | War on Terrorism ; Islamic Terrorism ; Islamic Law |