Islamic Movements (Week-7 October 26) Readings, Newspaper Articles and Presentation

Dear all,

For the next week, (7^th Week) you should read the following articles: 

• Introduction on Global Salafism. Roel Meijer. Global Salafism: Islam’s New Religious Movement. Columbia University Press, 2009.
• Salafism in Saudi Arabia. Roel Meijer. Global Salafism: Islam’s New Religious Movement. Columbia University Press, 2009.

DOCUMENTARY:

·      Wahhabism: The School of Ibn Taymiyyah - The Root of Terrorism?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mBWMbuDp-s

·      A Documentary by BBC Radio - Jihad And The Petrodollar Part – 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqRhWINgVF8

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE PRESENTATION: Please bring the newspaper articles. Articles SHOULD BE related with SALAFISM. Other subjects will not be accepted. PLEASE VERY BRIEFLY SUMMARIZE YOUR ARTICLE IN THE CLASS! I need a print copy (First page) of your article, and please include your full name on it.  

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. 

Best to all,

Tugrul Keskin