Topic - Islamism

Islamism is a range of religious and political ideological movements that believe that Islam should influence political systems. Its proponents believe Islam is innately political, and that Islam as a political system is superior to communism, liberal democracy, capitalism, and other alternatives in achieving a just, successful society. emphasizing the implementation of sharia, pan-Islamic political unity, and the creation of Islamic states. - Source: Wikipedia

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