Contemporary Islamist opposition in Morocco : resisting inclusion and moderation / Alfonso Casani.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Casani Herranz, Alfonso, author.

Series:

Edinburgh studies on the Maghreb

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

ʻAdl wa-l-Iḥsān.

Islam and politics--Morocco.

Islam and politics.

Protest movements--Morocco.

Protest movements.

Morocco.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (ix, 228 pages) : illustrations.

Place of Publication:

Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, [2025]

Summary:

"This book offers an in-depth and yet-unexplored analysis of the evolution and actions of Moroccan Islamist association Justice and Spirituality (al-Adl wa-l-Ihsane). By examining its mobilisation structure, the book enhances the understanding of Islamism as an oppositional force in non-democratic regimes, with a particular focus on Morocco. Contrary to the common premises of inclusion–moderation theory, al-Adl wa-l-Ihsane has undergone a politicisation process but rejects political inclusion; it promotes street mobilisation but refuses to resort to violence. Despite its illegal status and disregard for the regime’s red lines, al-Adl wa-l-Ihsane remains highly relevant as an anti-establishment actor. This book fills a significant gap in knowledge about al-Adl wa-l-Ihsane. It further broadens the understanding of inclusion–moderation theory by introducing novel explanatory factors for al-Adl wa-l-Ihsane’s evolution and strategies, such as responses to shifts in opportunity structures and the impact of internal dynamics and learning mechanisms"-- De Gruyter Brill.

Contents:

Introduction : The inclusion–moderation approach to political Islam in Morocco

AWI and the emergence of Islamism as an opposition force

AWI as a religious actor : Women, terrorism and Islamic visions

AWI as a political actor : The anti-authoritarian demonstrations of 2011

The post-Arab Spring, post-Sheikh Yassine era : The politicisation process of AWI.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on September 10, 2025).

Other Format:

Print version: Casani Herranz, Alfonso. Contemporary Islamist opposition in Morocco

ISBN:

9781399542470

1399542478

9781399542487

1399542486

OCLC:

1530777484

Publisher Number:

CIPO000258397

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license