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20 octobre 2016
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Kerstin Schankweiler und Verena Straub The Arabic term shaheed refers to a person who is said to have died for a religious or a political cause. In its literal translation it means “witness” and is thus comparable to the term “martyr” (from Greek martys, witness). The concept of istishhad (martyrdom) is rooted in an Islamic tradition, but is commonly used as an umbrella term for resistance in the name of political and religious convictions. In recent political conflicts martyrdom has gained ...