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The Muslim people of Algeria began their open and hidden struggles from the beginning of the occupation of their country by the French colonial government. | The Muslim people of Algeria began their open and hidden struggles from the beginning of the occupation of their country by the French colonial government. | ||
In response to the cultural, political and economic dominance of France, Algerian Muslims started several uprisings, most of which were led by religious scholars | In response to the cultural, political and economic dominance of France, Algerian Muslims started several uprisings, most of which were led by religious scholars<ref>Historical Dictionary of Islamic fundamentalism, p.23.</ref>. | ||
The oldest uprising against colonialism in Algeria was led by "Amir Abdul Qader". Amir Abdul Qader was the son of Amir Mohyeddin, who himself was a descendant of Morabetoon. The literal meaning of "Al-Morbatoon" means the soldiers who keep their horses present at the borders of enemy, and they were called the promoters of faith. | The oldest uprising against colonialism in Algeria was led by "Amir Abdul Qader". Amir Abdul Qader was the son of Amir Mohyeddin, who himself was a descendant of Morabetoon. The literal meaning of "Al-Morbatoon" means the soldiers who keep their horses present at the borders of enemy, and they were called the promoters of faith. | ||
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The French government also sent an army under the command of General Boujou to fight against Amir Abdul Qader. | The French government also sent an army under the command of General Boujou to fight against Amir Abdul Qader. | ||
Despite the fact that Mohammed Sani, the king of Morocco, had promised to help Abdul Qader, because the French shelled Tangier, the king of Morocco refused to help Amir Abdul Qader in order to preserve his throne | Despite the fact that Mohammed Sani, the king of Morocco, had promised to help Abdul Qader, because the French shelled Tangier, the king of Morocco refused to help Amir Abdul Qader in order to preserve his throne<ref>The ups and downs of a revolution", Andisheh Club, Internet address: <nowiki>http://www.bashgah.net/fa/content/print_version/31246</nowiki> (Fri Mar 7 ,2013)</ref> . | ||
The result of this was the defeat of Amir Abdul Qader in 1845. Amir Abdul Qader was defeated once again in 1847 and the French arrested him and exiled him to Damascus in Syria. | The result of this was the defeat of Amir Abdul Qader in 1845. Amir Abdul Qader was defeated once again in 1847 and the French arrested him and exiled him to Damascus in Syria. | ||
Amir Abdul Qader finally died in Damascus in 1883 at the age of 75. After the independence of Algeria in 1966,in order to honor his position, the remains of his body were exhumed and buried in Algeria as a national hero | Amir Abdul Qader finally died in Damascus in 1883 at the age of 75. After the independence of Algeria in 1966,in order to honor his position, the remains of his body were exhumed and buried in Algeria as a national hero<ref>http://www.binbadis.net/component/content/article/39-emir-abdeklader/357-amir.html.</ref>. | ||
== Movements after Amir Abdul Qader == | == Movements after Amir Abdul Qader == | ||
After the death of Amir Abdul Qader, there were sporadic struggles and protests until, after the First World War, Amir Khalid, the grandson of Amir Abdul Qader, followed his grandfather's actions | After the death of Amir Abdul Qader, there were sporadic struggles and protests until, after the First World War, Amir Khalid, the grandson of Amir Abdul Qader, followed his grandfather's actions<ref>Jalal Yahya, Al-Maghreb al-Kabeer, contemporary era and the role of liberation movements in independence, Al-Dar al-Qoumiyya for printing and publishing, Alexandria, part 3 - 1996, p. 1043.</ref>. | ||
After him, Ahmed Masali al-Haj led the independence movement of the Algerian people, he participated in the Congress of the Alliance against Imperialism in Brussels in 1927, and in that conference demanded the independence of the people Algeria from France. | After him, Ahmed Masali al-Haj led the independence movement of the Algerian people, he participated in the Congress of the Alliance against Imperialism in Brussels in 1927, and in that conference demanded the independence of the people Algeria from France. | ||
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But the first revolution after this long period of relative inactivity, began from the city of Constantine in the northeast of Algeria in 1945. | But the first revolution after this long period of relative inactivity, began from the city of Constantine in the northeast of Algeria in 1945. | ||
In this year, when the Second World War was about to end, the people of Algeria, who had prepared themselves to gain independence as much as possible, rose up, but France stood up to this uprising with an unexpected force and killed 45,000 people of Algeria | In this year, when the Second World War was about to end, the people of Algeria, who had prepared themselves to gain independence as much as possible, rose up, but France stood up to this uprising with an unexpected force and killed 45,000 people of Algeria<ref>Ibid</ref>. | ||
== Abdul hamid ben Badis and his effective role in the Algerian revolution == | == Abdul hamid ben Badis and his effective role in the Algerian revolution == | ||
Years after the uprising of Amir Abdul Qader, the religious scholar Sheikh "Abdul Hamid ben Badis" together with his friend, Sheikh Bashir Ebrahimi, who was also a clergyman, tried to lead the anti-colonial uprising by forming the "Association of Muslim Scholars". | Years after the uprising of Amir Abdul Qader, the religious scholar Sheikh "Abdul Hamid ben Badis" together with his friend, Sheikh Bashir Ebrahimi, who was also a clergyman, tried to lead the anti-colonial uprising by forming the "Association of Muslim Scholars". | ||
Although the approach of these two men, especially Ben badis, was based more on awareness raising and cultural activities, but he gradually entered the political fields, in such a way that some members of this group followed the opinions and thoughts of Ibn Taymiyya and the students of Sheikh Mohammad Abduh, such as Mohammad Rashid Reza and the group by the name of "Ansar reforms in the Islamic World" led by Shakib Arslan started armed activities in Algeria | Although the approach of these two men, especially Ben badis, was based more on awareness raising and cultural activities, but he gradually entered the political fields, in such a way that some members of this group followed the opinions and thoughts of Ibn Taymiyya and the students of Sheikh Mohammad Abduh, such as Mohammad Rashid Reza and the group by the name of "Ansar reforms in the Islamic World" led by Shakib Arslan started armed activities in Algeria<ref>Hassan Seyyed Suleiman, Political Islam in Algeria, document printed in the book Islam in Africa (Modasser Abd al-Rahim and al-Tijani Abd al-Qader), Dar al-Hikma Institute for Printing and Publishing, Khartoum, 1992, pp. 79-82.</ref>. | ||
This population eventually allied with anti-colonial political and armed groups such as the "National Liberation Front" and played a prominent role in the eight-years war (1954-1962) against France. | This population eventually allied with anti-colonial political and armed groups such as the "National Liberation Front" and played a prominent role in the eight-years war (1954-1962) against France. | ||
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2- Struggle to return Islamic principles to the management of community after the colonialists were expelled and the revolution won. | 2- Struggle to return Islamic principles to the management of community after the colonialists were expelled and the revolution won. | ||
The remarkable point about the struggles of the Algerian people is its Islamic nature. "It was Islam that struggled in Algeria for one hundred and fifty years, and it was Islam that kept the roots of Arabism in that land... and it was only by this means that the spirit of resistance survived in Algeria" | The remarkable point about the struggles of the Algerian people is its Islamic nature. "It was Islam that struggled in Algeria for one hundred and fifty years, and it was Islam that kept the roots of Arabism in that land... and it was only by this means that the spirit of resistance survived in Algeria"<ref>Seyyed Ali Khamenei, The Future in the Realm of Islam, Hijrat Publications, 1966, pp. 224-225</ref> . | ||
The first revolutionary movement in this country, which is known as Amir Abdul Qader's movement, happened right when the French occupied this country and Abdul Qader, who was a religious leader, started an uprising. | The first revolutionary movement in this country, which is known as Amir Abdul Qader's movement, happened right when the French occupied this country and Abdul Qader, who was a religious leader, started an uprising. | ||
By uniting the tribes and emphasizing the religious teachings of struggle against oppression and rejecting the foreign rule, Abdul Qader established his uprising. Following him, the most famous people such as Sheikh Abd al-Hamid ben Badis, "Amir Khaled al-Hashemi", and "Shakib Arsalan" started an uprising and opposed the French occupiers | By uniting the tribes and emphasizing the religious teachings of struggle against oppression and rejecting the foreign rule, Abdul Qader established his uprising. Following him, the most famous people such as Sheikh Abd al-Hamid ben Badis, "Amir Khaled al-Hashemi", and "Shakib Arsalan" started an uprising and opposed the French occupiers<ref>Hadi Khosrowshahi, Battle of Islam in Africa, vol. 2, second edition, Dar al-Tabligh Islamic Press Center, Qom, 1974, p. 45.</ref>. | ||
What the historical facts of the Algerian revolution show is that in anti-colonial movements, the main factor and leaders of movements were all influenced by Islam. Even after the victory of the revolution, the Islamist movement has been the main leader of the struggles in Algeria. | What the historical facts of the Algerian revolution show is that in anti-colonial movements, the main factor and leaders of movements were all influenced by Islam. Even after the victory of the revolution, the Islamist movement has been the main leader of the struggles in Algeria. | ||
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== Shazli ben Jadid == | == Shazli ben Jadid == | ||
In fact, Ahmad Ben Bella removed "Abbas Farhat" from power with a quiet coup and established a socialist system in this country, which civil liberties were limited and he established a type of authoritarian government in Algeria that cast a shadow over Algeria's political system for decades | In fact, Ahmad Ben Bella removed "Abbas Farhat" from power with a quiet coup and established a socialist system in this country, which civil liberties were limited and he established a type of authoritarian government in Algeria that cast a shadow over Algeria's political system for decades<ref>The Algerian revolution ate its children", Etemad Melli Newspaper, No. 961 dated 5 July 2009, page 12.</ref>. | ||
From the early years after the revolution until the beginning of the 21st century, what has happened to Algerians were absolute domestic tyranny and the intensification of political and social inequalities. | From the early years after the revolution until the beginning of the 21st century, what has happened to Algerians were absolute domestic tyranny and the intensification of political and social inequalities. | ||
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After a short period, Bouteflika finally came to power with the support of the military and in a one-party election, which is still in power. | After a short period, Bouteflika finally came to power with the support of the military and in a one-party election, which is still in power. | ||
In these years, the biggest event was the victory of the Islamic Salvation Front in the parliamentary elections, which ended badly with the arrival of the military and the arrest of the leaders of this party | In these years, the biggest event was the victory of the Islamic Salvation Front in the parliamentary elections, which ended badly with the arrival of the military and the arrest of the leaders of this party<ref>Abdul Wahhab Forati, An Approach to the Science of Politics and Contemporary Islamic Movements, Shahriyar Publications, 1999, p. 241.</ref>. | ||
In fact, the formation and continuation of Islamic movements in Algeria after the revolution was directly affected by internal tyranny, the endless military rule, and the lack of political and religious freedoms. | In fact, the formation and continuation of Islamic movements in Algeria after the revolution was directly affected by internal tyranny, the endless military rule, and the lack of political and religious freedoms. | ||
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The leaders of the first generation of Islamic movements in Algeria - such as Amir Abdul Qader, Ben badis and Ebrahimi - were directly influenced by the Egyptian anti-colonial school. | The leaders of the first generation of Islamic movements in Algeria - such as Amir Abdul Qader, Ben badis and Ebrahimi - were directly influenced by the Egyptian anti-colonial school. | ||
They were strongly influenced by the thoughts of Egyptian anti-colonial and religious figures such as Seyyed Qotb, Hassan al-Banna and Muhammad Abduh and they put these thoughts at the forefront of their plans | They were strongly influenced by the thoughts of Egyptian anti-colonial and religious figures such as Seyyed Qotb, Hassan al-Banna and Muhammad Abduh and they put these thoughts at the forefront of their plans <ref>Hassan Seyyed Suleiman, Political Islam in Algeria, document printed in the book Islam in Africa (Modasser Abd al-Rahim and Al-Tijani Abd al-Qader), Dar al-Hikma Institute for Printing and Publishing, Khartoum, 1992, p. 80.</ref>. | ||
Younger Algerians - the generation after Ben badis - also used the Egyptian thoughts and ideas in another way to advance the goals of their movement when, Gamal Abdel Nasser came to power in Egypt. | Younger Algerians - the generation after Ben badis - also used the Egyptian thoughts and ideas in another way to advance the goals of their movement when, Gamal Abdel Nasser came to power in Egypt. | ||
Gamal Abdel Nasser's ambitious ideas for the unification of the Arab world and Arab nationalism, as well as his opposition to Western countries, created many opportunities for Algerian revolutionaries to organize their activities with the help of Gamal Abdel Nasser | Gamal Abdel Nasser's ambitious ideas for the unification of the Arab world and Arab nationalism, as well as his opposition to Western countries, created many opportunities for Algerian revolutionaries to organize their activities with the help of Gamal Abdel Nasser<ref>Amirhossein Dehghan, Bloody Revolution in North Africa, Etemad Melli Newspaper, 5 July 2009.</ref>. | ||
On November 1, 1954, after the second military statement of the National Liberation Front was broadcast on Cairo Radio,they started guerrilla and armed operations from the "Kabylie" mountains in Algeria. Kabylie region and Egypt (Gamal Abdel Nasser ) were a good refuge for the Algerian warriors. | On November 1, 1954, after the second military statement of the National Liberation Front was broadcast on Cairo Radio,they started guerrilla and armed operations from the "Kabylie" mountains in Algeria. Kabylie region and Egypt (Gamal Abdel Nasser ) were a good refuge for the Algerian warriors. | ||
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In fact, the spirit and goal of the new round of the Islamist uprising in Algeria in the 90s ( although it was accelerated by the collapse of the bipolar system and the demise of the Eastern Bloc led by the former Soviet Union ) was strongly influenced by the teachings of the 1979 Islamic Revolution. | In fact, the spirit and goal of the new round of the Islamist uprising in Algeria in the 90s ( although it was accelerated by the collapse of the bipolar system and the demise of the Eastern Bloc led by the former Soviet Union ) was strongly influenced by the teachings of the 1979 Islamic Revolution. | ||
In other words, when the revolutionaries of Iran showed with their victory and the formation of an Islamic government that it is possible to establish a stable religious government, the new generation of Islamic movements in Algeria also inclined towards this approach and by breathing a new spirit into it and changing the way of struggle , they tried to gain victory in the elections of the Algerian parliament in order to took a step towards the establishment of an Islamic government, which failed due to the presence and coup of the military, but this belief and desire was strengthened even more | In other words, when the revolutionaries of Iran showed with their victory and the formation of an Islamic government that it is possible to establish a stable religious government, the new generation of Islamic movements in Algeria also inclined towards this approach and by breathing a new spirit into it and changing the way of struggle , they tried to gain victory in the elections of the Algerian parliament in order to took a step towards the establishment of an Islamic government, which failed due to the presence and coup of the military, but this belief and desire was strengthened even more<ref>Ahmed Moseli, Encyclopedia of Islamic Movements in the Arab Country and Iran and Turkey, Al-Wahda Al-Arabiyya Studies Center, Beirut 2004; p. 178.</ref>. | ||
The third historical period in which the Islamist trends intensified their activities with the help of foreign factors, dates back to the events caused by the new wave of Islamic awakening at the beginning of the second decade of the 21st century. | The third historical period in which the Islamist trends intensified their activities with the help of foreign factors, dates back to the events caused by the new wave of Islamic awakening at the beginning of the second decade of the 21st century. | ||
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Following the beginning of the wave of Islamic awakening in Arab countries such as Tunisia, Libya and Egypt, Islamist movements and parties in Algeria became active again and demanded basic changes in the Algerian government. | Following the beginning of the wave of Islamic awakening in Arab countries such as Tunisia, Libya and Egypt, Islamist movements and parties in Algeria became active again and demanded basic changes in the Algerian government. | ||
For example, "Fateh Rabiei", the general secretary of the "Ennahda Movement" of Algeria, in a clear position, demanded that until the election of the new parliament - which will deal with the drafting of the constitution and revision of all previous laws - the desired reforms of "Abd al-Aziz Bouteflika", the president of Algeria to stop | For example, "Fateh Rabiei", the general secretary of the "Ennahda Movement" of Algeria, in a clear position, demanded that until the election of the new parliament - which will deal with the drafting of the constitution and revision of all previous laws - the desired reforms of "Abd al-Aziz Bouteflika", the president of Algeria to stop<ref>According to the French news agency on December 24, 2011</ref>. | ||
In this regard, Reuters news agency wrote: "The Arab Spring (Islamic Awakening) has knocked on the doors of Algeria, but the authorities cannot decide whether to allow it to enter or prevent it. | In this regard, Reuters news agency wrote: "The Arab Spring (Islamic Awakening) has knocked on the doors of Algeria, but the authorities cannot decide whether to allow it to enter or prevent it. | ||
Among Tunisia's northern neighbors, only Algeria has been spared from riots and protests. Rebellions that ousted the leaders of Tunisia, Egypt, Libya and Yemen last year, and now Syria is involved in it.Arab Spring behind the gates of Algeria" | Among Tunisia's northern neighbors, only Algeria has been spared from riots and protests. Rebellions that ousted the leaders of Tunisia, Egypt, Libya and Yemen last year, and now Syria is involved in it.Arab Spring behind the gates of Algeria"<ref>Arab Spring behind the gates of Algeria", Reuters news agency, Tuesday, February 21, 2012 . .</ref> . | ||
The principles and objectives of the revolution of Islamist movements | The principles and objectives of the revolution of Islamist movements | ||
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During this period, the philosophy of the formation of Islamic movements and then nationalist movements were influenced by the issue of colonialism, and the main goal of all popular movements, both Islamist and nationalist, was to gain independence. | During this period, the philosophy of the formation of Islamic movements and then nationalist movements were influenced by the issue of colonialism, and the main goal of all popular movements, both Islamist and nationalist, was to gain independence. | ||
Islamist leaders such as Amir Abdul Qader and Ben badis and their predecessors mixed the foundation of their movement with religious teachings and actually adopted a religious approach in its general sense. As the first leader of the Islamic movement in Algeria, Amir Abdul Qader's intellectual foundation was based on the fact that Islam is the true identity of the Algerian nation and the only way to dismantle colonialism is to use the teachings of Islam | Islamist leaders such as Amir Abdul Qader and Ben badis and their predecessors mixed the foundation of their movement with religious teachings and actually adopted a religious approach in its general sense. As the first leader of the Islamic movement in Algeria, Amir Abdul Qader's intellectual foundation was based on the fact that Islam is the true identity of the Algerian nation and the only way to dismantle colonialism is to use the teachings of Islam<ref>Amir Abdul -Qader Algerian, Dictionary of Mujahed Scholars: <nowiki>http://daneshnameh.irdc.ir/?p.167</nowiki>.</ref>. | ||
Amir Abdul Qader had a completely religious attitude towards the struggle and based his slogans and principles on religious principles. | Amir Abdul Qader had a completely religious attitude towards the struggle and based his slogans and principles on religious principles. | ||
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Abdul Hamid ben Badis raised the slogan "Algeria is my country, Islam is my religion, and Arabic is my language" versus the French, who had announced the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the occupation of Algeria in 1930 and the cancellation of the Arabic language. | Abdul Hamid ben Badis raised the slogan "Algeria is my country, Islam is my religion, and Arabic is my language" versus the French, who had announced the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the occupation of Algeria in 1930 and the cancellation of the Arabic language. | ||
Abdul Hamid ben Badis first established hundreds of non-governmental schools where Arabic language, religious sciences and new sciences were taught | Abdul Hamid ben Badis first established hundreds of non-governmental schools where Arabic language, religious sciences and new sciences were taught<ref>Muhammad Ibrahim and others; Islamic Salvation Front of Algeria, Institute of Studies of Noor Thinkers, 2006.</ref>. | ||
Paying attention to Ben badis' words shows that he is both concerned about religion and struggle for the preservation of the Arabic language, which is actually a part of the national identity. | Paying attention to Ben badis' words shows that he is both concerned about religion and struggle for the preservation of the Arabic language, which is actually a part of the national identity. | ||
In fact, for Ben badis, Arabism and Islam were two sides of the coin of independent Algeria. Ben badis' political positions in the last years of his life, especially from 1937 onwards, became inflexible and tended towards armed struggle. According to one of his students, he intended to start his uprising as soon as Italy declared war against France | In fact, for Ben badis, Arabism and Islam were two sides of the coin of independent Algeria. Ben badis' political positions in the last years of his life, especially from 1937 onwards, became inflexible and tended towards armed struggle. According to one of his students, he intended to start his uprising as soon as Italy declared war against France<ref>Great Islamic Encyclopedia,Vol: 3:P. 83-85.</ref>. | ||
In the pre-revolution period, the traditional Islamic trends, based on religious teachings and being influenced by the thinkers of the Arab world such as Hasan al-Banna, Muhammad Abduh and Rashid Reza, tried their best to get out of tyranny and colonialism. | In the pre-revolution period, the traditional Islamic trends, based on religious teachings and being influenced by the thinkers of the Arab world such as Hasan al-Banna, Muhammad Abduh and Rashid Reza, tried their best to get out of tyranny and colonialism. | ||
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The main goal of the Islamic movements of the Algerian people was to gain independence through armed struggle and jihad against French colonialism and to preserve and revive religion. This approach can be well seen in the Tripoli Declaration, which was issued shortly before the independence of Algeria: | The main goal of the Islamic movements of the Algerian people was to gain independence through armed struggle and jihad against French colonialism and to preserve and revive religion. This approach can be well seen in the Tripoli Declaration, which was issued shortly before the independence of Algeria: | ||
"The Algerian culture will be a national culture based on the Arabic language, and the Islamic religion is free from all heresies and superstitions that harm its sacred space, and this divine thought will be crystallized within the framework of culture and personality" | "The Algerian culture will be a national culture based on the Arabic language, and the Islamic religion is free from all heresies and superstitions that harm its sacred space, and this divine thought will be crystallized within the framework of culture and personality"<ref>Al Bayan Magazine: No. 23, 48 (Algeria events file)..</ref>. | ||
== The development of Islamic movements after the revolution == | == The development of Islamic movements after the revolution == | ||
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This organization included military and political activities simultaneously in its plan to achieve the freedom of Algeria. | This organization included military and political activities simultaneously in its plan to achieve the freedom of Algeria. | ||
They were able to form the "National Liberation Front" in 1954, and within this political front they formed a military front called the "Algerian Liberation Army" | They were able to form the "National Liberation Front" in 1954, and within this political front they formed a military front called the "Algerian Liberation Army"<ref>Amirhossein Dehghan</ref>. | ||
In fact, after the victory of the revolution, this group gained the most role and contribution in the power structure of Algeria, but despite having Islamic tendencies at the beginning of its formation, after they came to power, they changed their policy and turned towards a kind of party dictatorship with secular and socialist tendencies. | In fact, after the victory of the revolution, this group gained the most role and contribution in the power structure of Algeria, but despite having Islamic tendencies at the beginning of its formation, after they came to power, they changed their policy and turned towards a kind of party dictatorship with secular and socialist tendencies. | ||
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This issue led to the formation of a new round of the Islamic movement in Algeria with the approach of striving for the rule of religion in Algerian society. | This issue led to the formation of a new round of the Islamic movement in Algeria with the approach of striving for the rule of religion in Algerian society. | ||
In this period, Islamist trends insisted on granting political-social freedoms and implementing Islamic rules and demanded rapid transformation in all aspects of society and the establishment of Islamic government through Jihad or electoral struggle | In this period, Islamist trends insisted on granting political-social freedoms and implementing Islamic rules and demanded rapid transformation in all aspects of society and the establishment of Islamic government through Jihad or electoral struggle<ref>Ben Bella and the FLN”, 2003. [Online}. Available: <nowiki>http://www.countrystudies</nowiki>. us/Algeria/37. htm [7 May 2005]</ref>. | ||
The principles and goals of the formation of the second generation of Algerian Islamic movements - post-independence movements - can be well extracted from the charters and statutes of Islamist parties and trends. | The principles and goals of the formation of the second generation of Algerian Islamic movements - post-independence movements - can be well extracted from the charters and statutes of Islamist parties and trends. | ||
"Dawa Association" was established as one of the leading Islamist parties in 1989 under the chairmanship of "Sheikh Ahmed Sohnoun" and with the presence of famous people such as Mahfouz Nahnah, Abbas Madani, Abdullah Jabullah, Ali Belhaj and Mohammad Saeed | "Dawa Association" was established as one of the leading Islamist parties in 1989 under the chairmanship of "Sheikh Ahmed Sohnoun" and with the presence of famous people such as Mahfouz Nahnah, Abbas Madani, Abdullah Jabullah, Ali Belhaj and Mohammad Saeed<ref>Albayan magazine: numbers 23 and 48.</ref>. | ||
This Association declares its most important goals as follows: | This Association declares its most important goals as follows: | ||
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As the main Islamist party of Algeria after the revolution, which emerged after many consultations among the advocates of returning to Islamic culture and from the Dawa Association under the leadership of Abbas Madani and Sheikh Ali Belhaj. In their religious thoughts and opinions, they considered themselves influenced by Sheikh Ben Badis and Ebrahimi and believed in returning to the book(Ouran), tradition, and method of Salaf Saleh. | As the main Islamist party of Algeria after the revolution, which emerged after many consultations among the advocates of returning to Islamic culture and from the Dawa Association under the leadership of Abbas Madani and Sheikh Ali Belhaj. In their religious thoughts and opinions, they considered themselves influenced by Sheikh Ben Badis and Ebrahimi and believed in returning to the book(Ouran), tradition, and method of Salaf Saleh. | ||
They also used the revolutionary thoughts in the writings of Hasan al-Banna and Seyyed Qotb as the basis of their actions | They also used the revolutionary thoughts in the writings of Hasan al-Banna and Seyyed Qotb as the basis of their actions<ref>Yaffa Institute of Studies and Research, Islamic Revolution of Algeria, full text of the political program of the Islamic Salvation Front, Cairo, 1991, pp. 3-5.</ref>. | ||
According to Islamic Salvation Front, Islam does not fit in the fence of time and space and is not limited to a specific field, but has the authority to be present in all political, economic, social fields. | According to Islamic Salvation Front, Islam does not fit in the fence of time and space and is not limited to a specific field, but has the authority to be present in all political, economic, social fields. | ||
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The necessity of implementing the Islamic Sharia law, providing the freedom of the nation and eliminating oppression and tyranny, relying on the Islamic economy and preventing prohibited transactions, and striving for the unity of Muslims are among the principles of this movement. | The necessity of implementing the Islamic Sharia law, providing the freedom of the nation and eliminating oppression and tyranny, relying on the Islamic economy and preventing prohibited transactions, and striving for the unity of Muslims are among the principles of this movement. | ||
In this regard, "Sheikh Abdul Baqi Sahrawi" as the oldest prominent member of the Islamic Salvation Front, at the beginning of the establishment of the front, strive for Islamic unity, provide Islamic solutions for human life, replace moderation and political moderation instead of repression and violence, provide the resources of the Islamic Ummah of Algeria and providing the Islamic way of salvation to the people are mentioned as the goals of the Islamic Salvation Front | In this regard, "Sheikh Abdul Baqi Sahrawi" as the oldest prominent member of the Islamic Salvation Front, at the beginning of the establishment of the front, strive for Islamic unity, provide Islamic solutions for human life, replace moderation and political moderation instead of repression and violence, provide the resources of the Islamic Ummah of Algeria and providing the Islamic way of salvation to the people are mentioned as the goals of the Islamic Salvation Front<ref>Contemporary Islamic Political Movements, Islamic Research Institute, Zamzam Hedayat, 2011, p. 113.</ref>. | ||
In a general summary, it can be said that despite the high diversity among the Islamist trends in the post-independence era in Algeria, the basis and main motivation of the Islamic movements can be considered the attempt to return to Islam and Islamic teachings in various fields. | In a general summary, it can be said that despite the high diversity among the Islamist trends in the post-independence era in Algeria, the basis and main motivation of the Islamic movements can be considered the attempt to return to Islam and Islamic teachings in various fields. | ||
These principles have been manifested in the goals of Islamist groups and parties, which are hard and soft efforts on both fronts of armed struggles - until the 90s - and political struggles in the form of electoral contests, especially parliamentary elections, to gain power and ultimately establish a religious government. In such a way that after winning the 1992 elections, Abbas Madani spoke openly about the party's plans to establish a religious government similar to what happened in Iran | These principles have been manifested in the goals of Islamist groups and parties, which are hard and soft efforts on both fronts of armed struggles - until the 90s - and political struggles in the form of electoral contests, especially parliamentary elections, to gain power and ultimately establish a religious government. In such a way that after winning the 1992 elections, Abbas Madani spoke openly about the party's plans to establish a religious government similar to what happened in Iran<ref>A group of writers, the Islamic Revolution; Why and how it happens, Leadership Representative Institution in Universities, Qom, 1999, p. 213</ref>. | ||