Hizb ut-Tahrir
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Definition
Proper noun: - A specific Islamic political organization: Hizb ut-Tahrir is the name of a transnational Islamic political party. Its core ideology advocates for the re-establishment of the Islamic Caliphate and the unification of Muslim-majority countries under a single Islamic state, implementing its interpretation of Islamic law.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The activities of Hizb ut-Tahrir are banned in several countries.
- Analysts discussed the ideology and goals of Hizb ut-Tahrir.
Advanced Usage
- The name Hizb ut-Tahrir is typically used as a singular entity. It is often discussed in contexts of political Islam, geopolitics, and security studies.
- The conference focused on the historical development of Hizb ut-Tahrir.
Variants and Related Words
- HT: A common abbreviation for Hizb ut-Tahrir.
- The report cited documents from HT.
- Party of Liberation: The English translation of the group's Arabic name.
Synonyms
- Islamic political party: A general term for a political organization based on Islamic principles.
- Islamist group: A broader term for groups seeking to implement Islamic principles in political and social life.
Notes on Meaning
- Primary Meaning: Refers specifically to the organized group known by this Arabic name. It is not a generic term for any Islamic group.
- Contextual Meaning: In geopolitical and security discourse, it is frequently categorized as an Islamist or extremist organization by many governments, though it publicly disavows violent tactics for political change, focusing instead on ideological and political work.
Noun
- the most popular and feared Islamic extremist group in central Asia; advocates `pure' Islam and the creation of a worldwide Islamic state