The Elusive Ummah: Between the Political, Sectarianism, and Authority

The thrust of this article provides an exposition considering Islam not simply as a constricted theoretical and discursive tradition, but broad historical phenomenon that is shaped by the ummah (the global heterogeneous Muslim community) which in turn influenced manner was understood those from who have come before. Accordingly, argues for Islamic inclusivity such way it translates into freedom sectarian ideological provincialism ability to be free enter remain within on terms may necessarily considered sufficient other Muslims. In sense, both liberation dominant orthodoxies existence allows groups individuals debate together participate with each determining affairs what means Muslim.