Islamic Religious Schools, Madrasas: Background
Description:
Since the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, the Islamic religious schools
known as madrasas (or madrassahs) in the Middle East, Central, and Southeast Asia
have been of increasing interest to U.S. policy makers. This report provides an overview of madrasas, their role in the Muslim world, and issues related to their alleged links to terrorism. The report also addresses the findings of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States (the “9/11 Commission”) and issues r…
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Date:
January 23, 2007
Creator:
Blanchard, Christopher M.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department