RELIGION, RECOGNITION, AND ANCESTRIES OF ISLAMIST POLITICAL THOUGHT; TRACING THE ENTSTEHUNG GENEALOGY OF HEZBOLLAH AND HAMAS

Authors

  • Shumaila Zahoor PhD scholar at School of Politics & International Relations, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad
  • Dr. Aisha Younus Assistant Professor at School of Politics & International Relations, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad

Abstract

Foucault’s genealogy is critical in understanding the contingent features of history. Considering the Entstehung genealogy, this article aims at examining the emergence of Hezbollah and Hamas, with a focus on their political recognition and religious foundations. Utilizing a comparative historical analysis, the study explores how their emergence have been shaped by historical forces including resistance discourse, colonialism, and Islamist political thought. The article is a descriptive analysis revealing that both the groups share Islamist roots yet Islamist political thought itself is influenced by socio-political contexts of time. Also, the analysis contributes to a deeper understanding of how religious ideologies, over time have influenced recognition and political legitimacy in volatile regions.

Keywords:  Genealogy, Contingency, Entstehung, Hurkunft, Ursprung, Deconstruction, Recognizability.

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Published

2025-02-20

How to Cite

Shumaila Zahoor, & Dr. Aisha Younus. (2025). RELIGION, RECOGNITION, AND ANCESTRIES OF ISLAMIST POLITICAL THOUGHT; TRACING THE ENTSTEHUNG GENEALOGY OF HEZBOLLAH AND HAMAS. Sociology &Amp; Cultural Research Review, 3(01), 800–827. Retrieved from https://scrrjournal.com/index.php/14/article/view/125

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 01 (2025): Sociology & Cultural Research Review

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Articles