Post-Islamism battles political Islam in Malaysia / Mohd Faizal Musa.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Faisal Tehrani, author.

Series:

Trends in Southeast Asia ; issue 17, 2023.

Trends in Southeast Asia ; issue 17, 2023

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Islam and state--Malaysia.

Islam and state.

Malaysia--Politics and government.

Malaysia.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (40 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Singapore : ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, 2023.

Summary:

During the fifteenth general election (GE15) in 2022 and the state elections in 2023, the clash between Anwar Ibrahim and PAS reached new heights. This can be viewed as a battle between political Islam and post-Islamism.<br><br>Political Islam as embodied by PAS pursues the establishment of an Islamic state, while post-Islamism as represented by Anwar Ibrahim is a way of balancing the ambitions of Islam with secular approaches.<br><br>While PAS has been consistent in espousing political Islam since its establishment, Anwar Ibrahim's approach to the role of Islam in politics has changed since his early days in UMNO. Evolving from an Islamist involved in state-led Islamization to a post-Islamist, he now espouses democratic values and multiculturalism.<br><br>The results of GE15 and the 2023 state elections between PAS and Anwar Ibrahim, who is now prime minister, show that there will certainly be sequels to come. The elections illustrate that political Islam is growing in strength. This is most evident in the fact that PAS currently has a whopping forty-three seats in the Malaysian parliament, and controls four states. The only way Anwar Ibrahim can remain in power is through assistance from PAS' old nemesis, UMNO, a party heavily tainted by corruption.

Contents:

Frontmatter

FOREWORD

Post-Islamism Battles Political Islam in Malaysia

GE15 AND THE 2023 STATE ELECTIONS

CONCLUSION

REFERENCES

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 26 Mar 2024).

Other Format:

Print version: Musa, Mohd Faizal Post-Islamism Battles Political Islam in Malaysia

ISBN:

9789815104882

9815104888

OCLC:

1409700065