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ID082513
Title ProperDeconstructing the shariatic justification of suicide bombings
LanguageENG
AuthorSlavicek, David Jan
Publication2008.
Summary / Abstract (Note)Deconstructing the shariatic justification of suicide bombings reveals a standard reasoning based on four arguments. Two of them relativize the shariatic prohibition against suicide whereas the other two analogize suicide bombings with the medieval combat tactic of plunging alone into the enemy. Prerequisites of a "martyrdom operation" are the suicide bomber's intention to seek martyrdom and his ability to damage the enemy. The reasoning declares the killing of oneself for the sake of Islam permissible and thereby distinguishes "martyrdom operations" from suicide. Deconstructing this and other Islamist doctrines of violence can be of operational use to intelligence and criminal investigations
`In' analytical NoteStudies in Conflict and Terrorism Vol. 31, No.6; Jun 2008: p553-571
Journal SourceStudies in Conflict and Terrorism Vol. 31, No.6; Jun 2008: p553-571
Key WordsSuicide Bombings ;  Terrorism