Islamic Movement

The term Islamic Movement can refer to Islam or Islamism in general, or to any of several religious or political organizations:

Islamic Movement (Nigeria)

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria is a religious and political organization based in the northern region of Nigeria. The Islamic Movement is headed by Ibraheem Zakzaky, a Shia cleric. The movement conduct most of its spiritual activities in Husainiyya Baqiyatullah, located in Zaria. According to Islamic Human Rights Commission, the Islamic Movement has thousands of Muslims from both Sunni and Shia schools of thought who are affiliated to it. Movement has been known as a non-violent Islamic movement for years. The movement has organised peaceful pro-Palestinian demonstrations on annual basis for over 33 years across Nigeria and particularly in the state of Kaduna. The movement gatherings though have been attacked several times by both Boko Haram and the Nigerian army.

This movement is noted for introducing Shia Islam to Nigeria in the 1980s. Before 1980, almost all Nigerian-Muslims were Sunni. Clashes between Sunni and Shia residents of Nigeria followed the assassination of Imam Umaru Danmaishiyya, who was known for his fiery anti-Shia preaching.

Islamic Movement in Israel

The Islamic Movement in Israel (also known as the Islamic Movement in 48 Palestine) is an Islamist movement that aims to advocate Islam in Israel, particularly among Arabs and Circassians.

It operates on three levels: religious (Islamic education, religious service), social (welfare services) and political (opposition to Israel and support for Palestinian nationalism). The movement is split into two branches: the hardline northern branch, which has campaigned against any Palestinian concessions to Israel, and according to some organized harassment of Jews on the Temple Mount, and favors extended use of Sharia in Israel, and the more moderate southern branch. The northern branch was banned by the Israeli government in November 2015 due to close ties with Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood, although it has been speculated that it may resurface as an underground organization.

History

Before the establishment of the Movement

The origins of the Islamic Movement can be traced back to the late years of the Mandatory Palestine. Early organization began in the days of the 1936–39 Arab revolt in Palestine, however, it only began gaining momentum after World War II as a result of cooperation between the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem Haj Amin al-Husseini and the Muslim Brotherhood, which is the parent movement of the Islamic Movement in Israel.