Ummah or Nation? Identity Crisis

Gain insight into the complex relationship between nationalism and the ummah in Muslim nations. This extensive survey covers the development of nationalism and the role of the OIC in shaping Muslim identity. Learn about the status of the ummah within nation states and the implications for Muslim communities. Explore how modern political boundaries have reshaped traditional Islamic concepts of collective identity. This comprehensive analysis examines the tension between transnational Islamic solidarity and state-based nationalism, tracing historical trajectories and contemporary challenges. Discover how Muslim-majority countries navigate dual allegiances and the institutional mechanisms—particularly the Organization of Islamic Cooperation—that attempt to bridge these divides. Essential reading for understanding the ideological conflicts that define Muslim geopolitics and the ongoing struggle to reconcile universal Islamic principles with particularist national interests.

• Author : Abdullah al - Ahsan
•  Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• Size:  8.5"x 6"
• Pages : 158 Pages
• Publisher: The Islamic foundation