Abstract
The increasing identification of Pakistan as the locale for international terrorism has drawn attention to the ideology and activities of Muslim militant groups. While most of the literature focuses on the impact of these groups, little is written on the alternative voices on Muslim identity in Pakistan. Though most of these voices exist in the liberal/progressive groups, scholars and practitioners from orthodox schools of understanding have also addressed the question of Islam and its relationship to the state in their attempt to counter the spread of militant ideas. Of these, Javed Ahmed Ghamidi has attracted international attention for his pioneering role in providing a different view on the role of Islam in Pakistan. This chapter analyzes his views with reference to the question of democracy in Muslim states.
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Yasmeen, S. (2013). Democracy for Muslims. In: Rahim, L.Z. (eds) Muslim Secular Democracy. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137282057_5
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