Waning Crescent: The Rise and Fall of Global Islam.

  • Published In: Foreign Affairs, 2026, v. 105, n. 1. P. 189 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: MEHTA, PRATAP BHANU 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses "Waning Crescent: The Rise and Fall of Global Islam," a book by Faisal Devji that examines the transformation of Islam from a religious movement to an ideological system in the late nineteenth century. Devji posits that this shift led to a focus on political and ideological threats rather than theological concerns, influencing the actions of Muslim states and movements, including the punitive measures against blasphemy and the violent jihad waged by groups like al-Qaeda. He concludes that while the ideological framework of Islam has become incoherent and lost popular support, alternative political movements have not yet gained sufficient traction, resulting in a significant political vacuum in the Islamic world. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Foreign Affairs. 2026/01, Vol. 105, Issue 1, p189
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Ethnic and Cultural Studies
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0015-7120
  • Accession Number:190321866
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