TOC: Islam and Nationalism

Islam and Nationalism

Foreword

Introduction

Chapter 1
Part One: A Survey of the History of Nationalism

Rise of Nationalism as a Creed

Creed of Nationalism

Nationalism and Colonization

The Bond Between Nationalism and Capitalism

Nationalism in the 20^th Century

Chapter 2
Part Two: The History of the Inroad of Nationalism in the Islamic World

Nationalism as an imported school

Napolean and Frenchmen as pioneers of Egyptian Nationalism

Three Jews as inspirers of Turkish nationalism

British Colonialism, the Banner-bearer of Arab Nationalism

Chapter 3
Part Three: Definition, Basis and Characteristics of Nationalism

Definition of Nationalism

Nationalism and Secularism

Basis and other characteristics of Nationalism

Nationalism as a pseudo-religion

Nationalism as an advanced tribal system

Chapter 4
Part Four: The Philosophy Refuting Nationalism

The difference between Patriotism and Nationalism

Nationalism based on man’s animal instinct

What is the basis of group unity in human society?

Why should man base unity on faith?

Nationalism is based on the accident of nature

Chapter 5
Part Five: Shortcomings of Nationalism

Illogical basis of Nationalism

Unity on the above basis is a prelude to differences

Nationalism defeats its own objectives

Is it only nationalism that can motivate people’s creativity?

Chapter 6
Part Six: Dangers of Nationalism

Ego-centrism and prejudice

Superiority complex and misinterpretation of history

Tribal prejudice or fanatical ignorance

Nationalism culminates in racism

Nationalism results in a desire to dominate

Narrowing man’s mental horizon

Chapter 7
Part Seven: Islam and Nationalism

Islam and nationalism as two opposite poles

Chapter 8
Part Eight: Basis of Nationalism

Unity of mankind or racial and national units?

Islam as a means of goal?

Factor of Unity: Faith or Nationality

Attachment to territory

Attachment of blood and race

Fanaticism of Ignorance