Three Islamic Strands in the South African Struggle for Justice

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Title:	Three Islamic Strands in the South African Struggle for Justice
Author:	Esack, Farid
Year:	1988
Periodical:	Third World Quarterly
Volume:	10
Issue:	2
Period:	April
Pages:	473-498
Language:	English
Geographic term:	South Africa
Subjects:	Islam political conflicts Religion and Witchcraft Ethnic and Race Relations nationalism Politics and Government
Abstract:	The last five years, 1982-1987, have been Muslims as Islamist making a significant contribution to the struggle for justice in South Africa, particularly in the struggle against apartheid. Who are these Muslims; how do they relate to the universal umma (community) of believers; and how do they interact with the broader movement for the liberation of South Africa? Answering these questions entails a close examination of the three Islamic movements or groupings which actively embrace the political struggle against apartheid: a centrist grouping under the leadership of the Muslim Youth Movement (MYM); a Pan-Africanist trend, whose most active and strongest component is Qiblah; and a South Africanist grouping whose most active and strongest component is the Call of Islam. Notes, ref.