ABSTRACT
The preceding chapters of Part III focused on tracing the TCPIRM through the Colonial and post-Colonial periods via case studies of Hassan al-Banna and Sayyid Qutb. For the purposes of the final chapters of this section, the Modern period has been divided into three broad socio-historical phases: Islam’s resurgence (1970–1989), post-Afghan Jihad (1989–2000) and the 9/11 decade (2001 to the 2011). Chapter 9 focuses primarily on the earliest phase as it continues to trace the TCPIRM into the Modern period. Beginning with a brief analysis of the socio-historical milieu from which Azzam emerged to identify the drivers of perception of crisis in his communities of potential support, Chapter 9 then examines the core characteristics and appeal of Azzam’s charismatic image and narrative. It concludes by examining Azzam’s position and impact upon the evolutionary development of the TCPIRM.
