ISLAMIC FUNDAMENTALISM IN PAKISTAN

The Rise of Islamic Fundamentalism In Pakistan

Islamic fundamentalism is a movement whose aim is to return Islamic society and religion to essential and traditional Islamic values, as those values are understood, interpreted, and enunciated by the adherents of Islamic fundamentalism (Sayeed, 1990, p. 4). In the context of returning a society and a religion to the essential and traditional values as those values are understood, interpreted, and enunciated by one faction within a society, Islamic fundamentalism is similar to Christian fundamentalism in the United States, Orthodox Judaism in Israel, and Hindu fundamentalism in India, as all these fundamentalist groups see themselves as the only true defenders of God against secular modernism (Lawrence, 1990, pp. 36-37). The rise of Islamic fundamentalism in the contemporary world can be traced to the success of the Islamic Revolution in Iran (Hiro, 1990, p. 24). The Islamic Revolution in Iran occurred in 1979, and in the intervening 15 years, much of the promise of the revolution for Iran has faded. The revolution has, howeve

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ists to seek change in a violent way. Islamic Fundamentalism is a phenomenon that shows no signs of diminishing. The political leadership in monarchies such as Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, the dictators in such countries as Iraq and Libya, and the more moderate politicians in countries such as Egypt and Algeria all have reason to be concerned about the growing strength of Islamic Fundamentalism. The opposing political factions in Pakistan also have reason to fear Islamic Fundamentalism ("The Real Perils..." 1994, pp. 11-12). Benazir Bhutto especially must exercise care in dealing with the Islamic Fundamentalists. The Role of Islamic Fundamentalism in Pakistani Society The traditional role of women in Pakistan is in a state of transition (Lawrence, "Woman as Subject..." 1994, pp. 163-185). Islamic Fundamentalists, however, are violently opposed to any shift away from the traditional status of women ("A Woman's Place..." 1994, p. 11). While changes in traditional roles are being assessed, however, the underlying impact of religion on the female role is strong. Islamic patterns and values have been embodied in Arabs' culture since Islam became their religion, Islam being "less of a dogma than it is a way of life" . . . Wha
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