The Concept of Martyrdom in Islam. Alejandro García Sanjuán

THE CONCEPT OF MARTYRDOM IN ISLAM

You can access the article by Professor of Medieval History Alejandro García Sanjuán (University of Huelva, Espña): El concepto islámico de martirio (spanish) The Islamic concept of martyrdom. This article discusses, from a historical perspective, the phenomenon of suicide terrorism practiced by radical Islamic organizations. Aconcagua Books wants to contribute material for discussion and reflection on a topical issue.

This article was published in the collective work entitled: Lágrimas en la lluvia. Estudios sobre la muerte y los muertos  (nov. 2014), directed by José María Miura and coordinated by Juan Carlos Arboleda (professors at the University Pablo de Olavide, Seville).

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