| ID | 116219 |
| Title Proper | Hymns (Nasheeds) |
| Other Title Information | a contribution to the study of the jihadist culture |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Said, Behnam |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article deals with militant Islamist hymns (anasheed jihadiya; in the following simply referred to as nasheeds) as an expression of jihadist culture. In this context jihadism is regarded as a militant fraction within the Salafi movement, with which it shares goals but not means. 1
The jihadist culture as a tool to create a common jihadist identity and to mobilize new recruits is probably as important as its ideology is. In 2004 Marc Sageman made the following remarks in his book Understanding Terror Networks: "… social bonds play a more important role in the emergence of the global Salafi jihad than ideology." 2 The history of nasheeds will be traced back as well as an analysis of its contents and usage will be given. |
| `In' analytical Note | Studies in Conflict and Terrorism Vol. 35, No.12; Dec 2012: p.863-879 |
| Journal Source | Studies in Conflict and Terrorism Vol. 35, No.12; Dec 2012: p.863-879 |
| Key Words | Hymns ; Jihadist Culture ; Militant Islamist Hymns ; Salafi Movement ; Jihadist Identity ; Global Salafi Jihad ; Jihadism |