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Discourse analysis of Tariq Ramadan
Jurčová, Lívia ; Ťupek, Pavel (advisor) ; Ženka, Josef (referee)
The thesis explores Ṭariq Ramaḍan, a significant Muslim intellectual primarily active in Europe, where he has long been engaged in the issues of Islam in European context. His erudition, charisma, and earned reputation as a mediator between Islam and secularism have brought him great social and academic influence but have also allowed him to actively participate within the sphere of European politics. However, on a global scale, Ramaḍan is a controversial figure, with his critics pointing out that he presents rather inconsistent opinions and adjusts his discourse based on his current audience whereby trying to appeal to both Muslims and non-Muslims, which raises doubts about his true beliefs and intentions. Through content analysis of his official website, the student has examined and compared Ramaḍan's statements in Arabic and English, representing his discourse towards both Muslim and non- Muslim audiences. The focus was laid on the most controversial topics, namely stoning and the role of women in society. The analysis has revealed that Ramaḍan's statements in Arabic and English are indeed inconsistent. In the conclusion, the student proposes possible reasons and intentions for Ramaḍan's choice of inconsistent discourse, drawing from knowledge about Ramaḍan's background but also the...
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The concept of "Sunni orthodoxy" through the prism of two contemporary Shadhili Sufi authorities
Dembický, Kristián ; Ťupek, Pavel (advisor) ; Rumpl, Jakub (referee)
This thesis discusses the defining of "Sunnī orthodoxy" (The Arabic term is Ahl al-Sunna wa al-Jamāʻa.) of two contemporary authorities of the Shādhilī Ṣūfī Order, one of the most important Ṣūfī orders in the Muslim world. Special attention is given to the analysis of their understanding of Islamic Theology, Law and Sufism. The first scholar is Shaykh Ali Gomaa, the previous Grand Mufti of Egypt. The second scholar is his student, Shaykh ʻAbd al-Qādir al-Ḥusayn. The thesis consists of three chapters. The first chapter discusses the history and teachings of the Shādhilī Ṣūfī Order in general. The second chapter describes and analyses the defining and understanding of the "Sunnī orthodoxy" of Shaykh Ali Gomaa. The third chapter describes and analyses the defining and understanding of "Sunnī orthodoxy" of Shaykh ʻAbd al-Qādir al-Ḥusayn. The thesis is methodologically based on analysis and interpretation of important mediaeval and contemporary Shādhilī works, including recorded lectures, sermons, interviews etc. Interaction with pertinent academic literature also forms a crucial component of the research.
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Project NEOM: Comparative analysis of domestic and foreign communication
Kvasničková, Alžběta ; Ťupek, Pavel (advisor) ; Ženka, Josef (referee)
This bachelor thesis focuses on Saudi Arabia's grand transformation strategy, Economic Vision 2030 and its flagship project, NEOM, an emerging futuristic megacity in Tabuk. NEOM is envisioned as a global hub for trade, innovation, and sustainability, attracting tourists, digital nomads, and investors. The thesis reviews the concept of the rentier state in Saudi Arabia and its national branding strategy and analyzes how NEOM plays a vital role in achieving the Economic Vision's objectives. It investigates the debate surrounding the NEOM project on Twitter and compares Arabic and English discussions to understand the project's communication, which is a part of the rebranding strategy. The analytical part examines the discussion of the NEOM project on Twitter, to assess the reception of the project among domestic and foreign audiences and the communication strategy of the Saudi government. The findings from the Social Network Analysis aim to assess the successes of Saudi rebranding so far, as part of a deeper economic transformation.
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Ahlam al-Nasr: poetry in the context of Islamic State propaganda
Kasar, Matthias ; Ťupek, Pavel (advisor) ; Rumpl, Jakub (referee)
This bachelor's thesis introduces the poetess Aḥlám al-Naṣr, who is one of the prominent figures in the field of the jihadist poetry. Drawing on available information and publications, it offers an insight to her life and sheds light on the basic ideas and circumstances that influenced the author in her work. At the same time, the work addresses the topic of the relationship between the Islamic State and popular culture. The primary focus is on poetry and its use, its functioning within propaganda, and the way in which jihadist ideas are reflected in it. The thesis aims to identify the core concepts, images and key ideological terms that ISIS works with and then interpret them in the context of the poetic work of Aḥlám al-Naṣr.
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The Shādhilī Sūfī Order as an integral part of Classical Sunnī Orthodoxy
Dembický, Kristián ; Ostřanský, Bronislav (advisor) ; Ťupek, Pavel (referee)
This thesis studies the self-presentation of the Shādhilī Ṣūfī Order and also defines key terms as "Classical Sunnī Orthodoxy" or "Sufism." The Shādhilī Ṣūfī Order is one of the most widespread and influential Ṣūfī Orders in the world, and among the followers of this order are many very influential scholars of the Classical Sunnī Orthodoxy, which is the dominant form of Sunnī Islām throughout history. Methodologically, the thesis is built on analysis, comparison and interpretation of the collected primary and secondary sources. The hypothesis of this work says that the Shādhilī scholars present their order as an integral part of Classical Sunnī Orthodoxy. This hypothesis was verified through analysis, comparison and interpretation of relevant works of two important Shādhilī scholars - Imām al-Suyūṭī and Shaykh Ali Gomaa - and it was largely proven to be correct. This thesis also discusses the importance and interconnectedness of the classical Islamic religious sciences - such as Theology, Law, Sufism etc.
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Qatar and the Afghan Peace Talks
Kalina, Martin ; Koláček, Jakub (advisor) ; Ťupek, Pavel (referee)
The aim of the work is to introduce the peace negotiations between the United States of America and Taliban in the Qatari capital Doha during the second decade of the modern conflict in Afghanistan. In addition to describing the negotiations that took place, it approximates the nature of US efforts and interest in resolving the long-term war and also explains the complexity of the conflict in the context of other involved regional powers. Special attention is paid to Qatar as the host country for the peace negotiations which with the support of its own mineral resources and media power has taken via its current foreign policy important position in regional development.
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Boko Haram: the emergence and evolution of a terrorist organisation
Hojdar, Matěj ; Ťupek, Pavel (advisor) ; Koláček, Jakub (referee)
The goal of this bachelor's thesis is to introduce Boko Haram through its genesis and evolution and to identify formative moments in its history. Corruption, bad economic planning and a colonial legacy are often presented as the main reasons for the creation and popularity of Boko Haram. This bachelor's thesis provides a summary of the relevant literature that deals with these factors and with Boko Haram more broadly. It also focuses on the leaders of Boko Haram and their influence on the evolution of the organization, something that is rarely emphasized. The bachelor's thesis comes to the conclusion that although all of the above mentioned factors played a role in the evolution of Boko Haram, it was precisely the leaders of the group, who, during important moments, steered their the group in a certain direction and thus had a significant influence on its further evolution. Keywords: Boko Haram, terrorism, salafism, jihadism
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Sufi legacy of Ahmad Jasawi and its interpretation and instrumentalisation in today's Kazakhstan
Sharip, Sofija Armankyzy ; Ťupek, Pavel (advisor) ; Novák, Ľubomír (referee)
The bachelor thesis deals with the legacy of Ahmed Jasaví as a tool for reshaping the national identity of the territory of today's Kazakhstan. The aim of the work is to show why Yasawi is represented as an ideal personality in this respect and how his Sufi legacy is interpreted. Furthermore, the author will try to analyze how the political regime on the one hand and the popularizer of Islam and Sufism Ismatulla Abdughappar Maqsúm on the other used the personality and legacy of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi to promote their own agenda. The time frame of the work will cover the collapse of the Soviet Union, when the personality of Yasawi was officially rehabilitated until 2011, in which political events took place, in which the leader of the jahrija Ismatullah also took part. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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Turism in Saudi Arabia
Fuksa, Vladimír ; Ťupek, Pavel (advisor) ; Ondráš, František (referee)
This work deals with the mapping of the sector of "secular" (nonreligious) tourism, which, together with the development of religious tourism (Hajj, Umrah), is supposed to replace income from oil in the future. The work consists of two chapters, the first of which describes religious tourism as an integral part of tourism in Saudi Arabia, which is generally considered to be the main religious destination for Muslims from around the world. In the second chapter, the area of secular tourism is subsequently mapped, which became, after the economic diversification of the country led by Muḥammad ibn Salman, a key tool for the successful implementation of the development plans of Vision 2030. The literature used in this work consists of specialist literature in English as well as Arabic sources, such as media reports, statements or promotional materials. Keywords Saudi Arabia, transformation, Vision 2030, reform, tourism, modernization, petroleum Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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Discourse analysis of Mohammed Bin Salman
Ágošton, Daniel ; Ťupek, Pavel (advisor) ; Koláček, Jakub (referee)
This thesis deals with the analysis of discourse as a set of speeches, statements and overall communication outputs of the current Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Muhammad ibn Salman, using primarily and secondary sources, including primarily sources Arabic such as interviews, official statements, media reports and others. The aim of this work is to analyze this set of communication outputs in the context of the Crown Prince's actions and his decisions in the current events in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as well as his surrounding sphere of influence. The work also deals with the crucial question of legitimacy in the context of today's reign in the kingdom and with its closely related nationalism, which is a fixed element of the discourse of the current Crown Prince. Keywords: Crown Prince; Muhammad ibn Salman; discourse; Saudi Arabia; legitimacy; nationalism; Vision 2030
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