"Political Islam" offers a comprehensive, informative discussion of contemporary debates within political Islam. The contributors argue that the evolution of political Islamic movements is essentially contextual rather than ideological and therefore, Islamic movements are best understood individually within their own historical, socio-political and cultural setting. Combining thematic studies and addressing ongoing arguments related to Islamism, "Political Islam" provides a focused, in-depth analysis of specific movements, countries and regions ranging from Sudan to Turkey, Pakistan and Indonesia. "Political Islam" is an essential reference for academics, researchers and the media as well as general readers with an interest in Islamic political debates.