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The perception of Yezidis and Yezidism by Muslim scholars and jurists has historically been, and remains, a contentious issue. These views have been officially articulated through the issuance of fatwās (religious decrees) and declarations, many of which have recently been published online in the form of writings, recordings, and videos. While these fatwās and statements do not reflect the stance of all Muslims towards the Yezidis, they nonetheless serve as legal sources that delineate the status of Yezidis within Islamic communities according to Islamic Law.
This study delves into the origins of Islamic hostility toward the Yezidis and their religion by comparing historical and contemporary Islamic attitudes and actions towards them. The core focus is on examining the perspectives of Muslim jurists and scholars towards Yezidis, particularly in the aftermath of the Yezidi genocide perpetrated by the Islamic State in 2014.
Ein Vortrag von Dr. Qader Shammo (LMU München) (University of Vienna) in der Reihe Kulturen des Islam: Aktuelle Forschung des Münchner Mittelost-Mittelmeer-Mittelasien-Zentrums (4MZ).
Die Veranstaltung findet in englischer Sprache statt. Weitere Informationen finden Sie auf der 4MZ Website.