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ALIJA IZETBEGOVIC AND THE MYTH OF THE ISLAMIC STATE: SEPARATING FACT FROM FICTION.

Authors :
Karčić, Harun
Source :
Religion in Eastern Europe. Nov2009, Vol. 29 Issue 4, p32-39. 8p.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The article discusses the claim which links the late President of Bosnia-Herzegovina, Alija Izetbegovic, and his government to Osama Bin Laden, head of Al-Qaeda. It mentions that September 11, 2001 attack on the U.S. have impacted how people view the Islamic states, branding them as a threat. It further elaborates the Islamic Declaration written by Izetbegovic, which is said to depict his aim to establish theocracy which states that no Islamic state can coexist with non-Islamic systems.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10694781
Volume :
29
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Religion in Eastern Europe
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
48123400