The impact of nationalism on civilisational development and human security: works of Said Nursi and Musa Jārullāh
This essay is an attempt to outline the ideology of nationalism, its types and impact on the well-being of societies from the viewpoints of two Muslim intellectuals, Said Nursi and Musa Jārullāh. Based on the predictions of these two scholars and the current political developments, i...
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International Institute of Advanced Studies (IAIS) Malaysia and Pluto Press (London)
2013
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/43556/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/43556/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/43556/1/4.4.pdf |
| Summary: | This essay is an attempt to outline the ideology of nationalism, its
types and impact on the well-being of societies from the viewpoints of two
Muslim intellectuals, Said Nursi and Musa Jārullāh. Based on the predictions
of these two scholars and the current political developments, it identifies the
ideas of negative nationalism and racism to be one of the main reasons behind
moral corruption, social, political and economic injustice prevalent in the
modern world; and it offers some solutions to bring compassion, security, peace
and harmony to humankind. The essay suggests that the universal principles
of peace, fairness and virtue derived from the revealed religions can produce
true civilisations, and offer true happiness and harmony to all members of the
society regardless of their ethnic or ideological backgrounds. It also suggests
that modern methods of studying political and social developments in the
Muslim world should be urgently revised. |
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