Citation

Cook D. J. Relig. Ethics 2004; 32(1): 129-152.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/j.0384-9694.2004.00157.x

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This article explores the implications of the prevalence of suicide attacks or 'martyrdom operations' in contemporary Islam. Historical and legal precedents from Islam and Christianity are adduced for the analysis and placed within the context of radical Islam. © 2004 Journal of Religious Ethics, Inc.

Language: en

Keywords

Martyrdom; September 11; Radical Islam; Suicide attack