Certain Quote by Majid Khadduri
“The state which is regarded as the instrument for universalizing a certain religion must perforce be an ever expanding state. The Islamic state, whose principal function was to put God’s law into practice, sought to establish Islam as the dominant reigning ideology over the entire world….The jihad was therefore employed as an instrument for both the universalization of religion and the establishment of an imperial world state.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Islamic State, 1975
A religious state expands by universalizing its faith, using jihad to create a global empire.
In simple terms: Religious expansion seeks global dominance via force.
Key Takeaway
Recognize political motives behind religious expansion.
Themes
religion
politics
imperialism
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
historical
political
When to use this quote
- foreign policy
- counter‑terrorism
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
jihad
statecraft
ideology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does ideology justify expansion?
- What are the limits of religious authority?
A Different Perspective
Complexities of faith vs. politics may be oversimplified.
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