Deconstruction of Fatimid's Mahdaviat Discourse in Islamic Magreb
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Abstract:
During the last years of the third century (Islamic calendar), Ismailism movement succeeded in establishing a government related to Alavids of Fatimid branch in Islamic Maghreb. This occurred as a result of efforts made by active Dais like Abu Abdallah ShiI, long term cultural wars and military victories, as well as taking advantage of the political conditions of Middle Maghreb and dissatisfactions of Kutama tribes. Employing discourse strategies based on Mahdaviat notion and effective mottos in attracting dissatisfied people, and propagating Imam Mahdis re-emergence, as the savior of the oppressed, were the main tools adopted by the Fatimids in controlling Maghreb and influencing nearby governments. Although this motto, which was based on the religious culture, gave temporary spiritual authority to the Fatimids in Islamic Maghreb, yet its instability caused severe damages to the newly-established Fatimid government. This article aims to answer these questions: What was the genesis and hegemony of Fatimids agents of Mahdaviat discourse in Islamic Maghreb like? Why didnt this discourse succeed in stabilizing Fatimid government in Maghreb? And what were the reasons for this hegemonys instability in Maghreb? Researches have shown that this discourse was not stable in Maghreb because of the political challenges caused by overall clashes with different governments, transformation of the original Mahdaviat notion to a tool of deception, failure to fulfill initial promises, and failure in establishing social and economic justice. This study analyzes the proposed hypotheses using Laclaus and Mouffes Discourse Analysis Theory and descriptive and analytic research method based on historical sources.
Keywords:
Fatimid , Islamic Magreb , Discourse , Mahdaviat , Ismailism
Language:
Persian
Published:
Bi Quarterly Journal of Historical Studies of Islamic World, Volume:4 Issue: 8, 2017
Page:
111
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