Shadows of Sacrifice: The Political Weaponization of Martyrdom in Afghanistan and Yemen
<p dir="ltr">This paper examines the evolution of martyrdom from its sacred origins in the Abrahamic traditions to its modern exploitation as a political tool by extremist groups. It defines martyrdom from both religious and secular perspectives, analyzing its manipulation to justify...
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| author | Fawziya Hamad Alkubaisi (22604821) |
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| dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv | Fawziya Hamad Alkubaisi (22604821) |
| dc.date.none.fl_str_mv | 2025-05-19T21:00:00Z |
| dc.identifier.none.fl_str_mv | 10.57945/manara.30579719.v1 |
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| dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv | Human society Political science Philosophy and religious studies Religious studies Extremism Exploitation Martyrdom Religious Indoctrination |
| dc.title.none.fl_str_mv | Shadows of Sacrifice: The Political Weaponization of Martyrdom in Afghanistan and Yemen |
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| description | <p dir="ltr">This paper examines the evolution of martyrdom from its sacred origins in the Abrahamic traditions to its modern exploitation as a political tool by extremist groups. It defines martyrdom from both religious and secular perspectives, analyzing its manipulation to justify violence in Yemen and Afghanistan. Key concepts, such as martyrdom contracts and their transactional nature, are explored alongside case studies like the Houthi movement and Afghan jihad. The paper analyses external influences, including international funding and geopolitical agendas, while proposing de-radicalization programs and economic reforms to combat extremism. It emphasizes reclaiming martyrdom’s spiritual essence and addressing first-to-third-world tensions fueling violence.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Conference information: The 2nd International Conference on Debate & Dialogue : An Initiative of QatarDebate (19 - 20 May 2025, Qatar National Conventions Center - QNCC, Doha - Qatar)<br>License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a></p><p dir="ltr">See the conference information on the organizer's website: <a href="https://qatardebate.org/programs/academic-programs/2nd-icdd/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://qatardebate.org/programs/academic-programs/2nd-icdd/</a></p> |
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| spelling | Shadows of Sacrifice: The Political Weaponization of Martyrdom in Afghanistan and YemenFawziya Hamad Alkubaisi (22604821)Human societyPolitical sciencePhilosophy and religious studiesReligious studiesExtremismExploitationMartyrdomReligious Indoctrination<p dir="ltr">This paper examines the evolution of martyrdom from its sacred origins in the Abrahamic traditions to its modern exploitation as a political tool by extremist groups. It defines martyrdom from both religious and secular perspectives, analyzing its manipulation to justify violence in Yemen and Afghanistan. Key concepts, such as martyrdom contracts and their transactional nature, are explored alongside case studies like the Houthi movement and Afghan jihad. The paper analyses external influences, including international funding and geopolitical agendas, while proposing de-radicalization programs and economic reforms to combat extremism. It emphasizes reclaiming martyrdom’s spiritual essence and addressing first-to-third-world tensions fueling violence.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Conference information: The 2nd International Conference on Debate & Dialogue : An Initiative of QatarDebate (19 - 20 May 2025, Qatar National Conventions Center - QNCC, Doha - Qatar)<br>License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a></p><p dir="ltr">See the conference information on the organizer's website: <a href="https://qatardebate.org/programs/academic-programs/2nd-icdd/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://qatardebate.org/programs/academic-programs/2nd-icdd/</a></p>2025-05-19T21:00:00ZTextConference contributioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontextconference object10.57945/manara.30579719.v1https://figshare.com/articles/conference_contribution/Shadows_of_Sacrifice_The_Political_Weaponization_of_Martyrdom_in_Afghanistan_and_Yemen/30579719CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/305797192025-05-19T21:00:00Z |
| spellingShingle | Shadows of Sacrifice: The Political Weaponization of Martyrdom in Afghanistan and Yemen Fawziya Hamad Alkubaisi (22604821) Human society Political science Philosophy and religious studies Religious studies Extremism Exploitation Martyrdom Religious Indoctrination |
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| title | Shadows of Sacrifice: The Political Weaponization of Martyrdom in Afghanistan and Yemen |
| title_full | Shadows of Sacrifice: The Political Weaponization of Martyrdom in Afghanistan and Yemen |
| title_fullStr | Shadows of Sacrifice: The Political Weaponization of Martyrdom in Afghanistan and Yemen |
| title_full_unstemmed | Shadows of Sacrifice: The Political Weaponization of Martyrdom in Afghanistan and Yemen |
| title_short | Shadows of Sacrifice: The Political Weaponization of Martyrdom in Afghanistan and Yemen |
| title_sort | Shadows of Sacrifice: The Political Weaponization of Martyrdom in Afghanistan and Yemen |
| topic | Human society Political science Philosophy and religious studies Religious studies Extremism Exploitation Martyrdom Religious Indoctrination |