From Theory to Practice the Concept of an Islamic State by Ennahda in the Context of Political Transition in Tunisia

• Authors: Rachela Tonta
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

EN

The article aims to answer the question concerning the role Ennahda, Islamist organisation that was established in 1988, has played in the process of political transition in Tunisia so far and can play in the future. Despite unquestionable political skills of Ennahda representatives, and their ability to cooperate with different political parties there are growing concerns about the intentions of the Islamist party. The escalating conflict between secularists and Salafists over the presence of religion in the public sphere and Ennahdas ambiguous response to it has caused the secularists to start questioning Ennahdas moderation and its commitment to civil liberties.

• Publisher: Polska Akademia Nauk. Instytut Kultur Śródziemnomorskich i Orientalnych PAN
• Journal: Hemispheres. Studies on Cultures and Societies
• Year: 2012
• Issue: 27
• Pages: 175-193

Contributors

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Rachela Tonta