Islamic Action Front
The Islamic Action Front ( Arabic جبهة العمل الاسلامي Jabhat al-Amal al-Islami , DMG Ǧabhat al-ʿAmal al-Islāmī ), English Islamic Action Front (IAF), is the Jordanian branch of the Muslim Brotherhood . The IAF was founded in 1992 in response to the liberalization of the Jordanian political party law. The Muslim Brotherhood has existed in Jordan since 1945.
The aim of the IAF is the introduction and application of Islamic law in Jordan. The IAF is considered to be the party with the most supporters in the country.
organization structure
The functionaries are elected by the party members. To decisions e.g. For example, membership surveys within the party are occasionally carried out through participation or boycott of elections.
The decision on the highest leadership positions is made by the Muslim Brotherhood . . The party's general secretary in 2007 was Zaki Bani Irsheid . He replaced Hamza Mansur in May 2006 .
The IAF distributes the weekly publication Al-Sabil ("The Path").
wing
Different positions exist within the IAF, particularly with regard to the position towards the Jordanian state, the desired role of Islam in society and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. More radical forces are calling for the swift introduction of Islamic law and openly supporting militant Islamists abroad. In 2006 radical forces dominated the party. The party sees more moderate positions within the IAF as a loyal opposition, strives for a gradual change in society and avoids taking an open position on the side of Hamas .
ideology
The IAF advocates the implementation of Islamic law. Moral issues are particularly emphasized, especially if the IAF expects to mobilize with these supporters. In 2006 the IAF campaigned against the sale of alcohol and the use of English in school classes. The IAF has also made the fight against corruption a priority. The IAF represents populist positions on economic issues and protests, among other things. a. against rising fuel prices.
On October 23, 2005, the IAF presented a reform program based on Islamic law and the like. a. calls for a stronger role for Parliament.
The IAF rejected a terrorism law enacted after the attacks in 2005, which, in addition to the previously prohibited participation in terrorist actions, also criminalizes the support of terrorism.
In 2006 the IAF condemned the Sudanese Islamist Hassan al-Turabi after he had spoken out in favor of a less rigid position on the veiling of women.
Foreign policy positions
Position towards Israel
The IAF continues to reject the 1994 peace treaty between Jordan and Israel .
In its 2003 election manifesto, the IAF stated that the conflict with Israel was of a civilizational nature. There is a fundamental conflict between all Muslims and the State of Israel that cannot be ended with a peace treaty.
During the clashes between Israel and Hezbollah in the summer of 2006, the IAF organized demonstrations with chants shouting "Bombard Tel Aviv!" The participants also expressed their support for Hezbollah and Hamas .
In February 2007, the IAF called on Muslims to fight Israel . Construction work on the forecourt of the Western Wall represented an attack on Islamic religious sites; every Muslim has the duty to take part in the defense against this attack.
Support for militant Islamists
In 1999 the IAF successfully campaigned for the release of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi from Jordanian custody.
After the killing of mainly in Iraq active Abu Mus'ab az-Zarqawi , a deputy of the IAF in the Jordanian Parliament this as "martyrs" tribute. Zarqawi was close to Al-Qaida and was responsible for numerous attacks by the v. a. responsible for Shiite civilians. Two IAF MPs, Mohammad Abu Farei and Ali Abul Sukkar , were sentenced to 13 months in prison after attending al-Zarqawi's funeral. However, they were pardoned shortly afterwards.
Position on Iran
Hamza Mansur , then Secretary General of the IAF, welcomed progress in the Iranian nuclear program in May 2006. Muslims have a duty to obtain nuclear weapons against their enemies.
Successes in elections
In the 2003 elections to the Jordanian House of Commons , the IAF received 10.3% of the vote.
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- ↑ a b Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: Arab Political Systems: Baseline Information and Reforms - Jordan ( MS Word ; 208 kB), Access: April 21, 2007.
- ↑ Nathan J. Brown: “Jordan and its Islamic Movement: The Limits of Inclusion?” (PDF; 641 kB), Carnegie Papers , No. 74 (November 2006), p. 7.
- ^ Nathan J. Brown: "Jordan and its Islamic Movement: The Limits of Inclusion?" (PDF; 641 kB), Carnegie Papers , No. 74 (November 2006), p. 8.
- ↑ Nathan J. Brown: "Jordan and its Islamic Movement: The Limits of Inclusion?" (PDF; 641 kB), Carnegie Papers , No. 74 (November 2006), p. 13.
- ↑ "Jordan enacts new anti-terror law" UPI, May 29, of 2006.
- ↑ "Jordanian Islamists blast Gadhafi, Turabi," UPI, April 12 of 2006.
- ^ Daniel Williams, "Political Islam's Opportunity in Jordan," Washington Post , April 13, 2006.
- ↑ Nathan J. Brown: "Jordan and its Islamic Movement: The Limits of Inclusion?" (PDF; 641 kB), Carnegie Papers , No. 74 (November 2006), p. 10.
- ↑ Yassin Musharbash: “Anger on the Streets of Arabia” , Spiegel Online, July 21, 2006.
- ^ "Arab League chief: Dig near Mount altering J'lem features," Jerusalem Post, February 10, 2007.
- ↑ Sharmila Devi: Jordan turns its sights on Muslim Brotherhood, Financial Times, June 23, 2006.
- ↑ "Jordanian Islamist Leader Hamza Mansour: All Arab and Islamic Countries Should Have Nuclear Bombs to Deter the US and Israel", MEMRI TV, Clip No. 1161, May 29, 2006.
- ↑ Jordan: General country information - Politics / Administration ( Memento of the original from September 27, 2007 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link has been inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. , Federal Ministry of Education and Research, accessed on April 21, 2007.
literature
- Nathan J. Brown: "Jordan and its Islamic Movement: The Limits of Inclusion?" (PDF; 641 kB), Carnegie Papers , No. 74 (November 2006).