The Columbia World Dictionary of Islamism

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Antoine Sfeir's Columbia World Dictionary of Islamism is a significant resource, now available in English for the first time. This comprehensive volume contains over two thousand entries detailing the history of Islamism and Islamic countries, offering a balanced perspective on events, organizations, and key figures, thereby illuminating a movement that has profoundly impacted both Muslim and Western societies. The dictionary covers the origins of Islamism and jihad across various regions, including Africa, Afghanistan, Egypt, Iran, and the United States. It profiles influential individuals such as Louis Farrakhan, Tariq Ramadan, and Hassan Al-Banna, alongside critical historical events like the U.S.S. Cole bombing and Syria's Hama massacre. It also discusses major organizations and movements, including the Taliban, Hezbollah, and the Muslim Brotherhood, as well as groups like Tablighi Jamaat and Al-Ahbash. A distinctive feature of this work is its exploration of Islam's antimodern aspects and its attempts to reclaim Muslim identity in various contexts. The volume raises pertinent questions about the nature of activist Islam, its potential for coexistence with Western societies, and the justification of terrorism in relation to the Quran. Sfeir, an expert in the field, navigates the complexities of Islam and Islamism through geopolitical, sociological, and historical lenses.