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Moroccan Zawiya and Islamic Movements
The article revolves around fundamental questions concerning the status of the "Imamate of the Believers" in modern Morocco and the role of the royal institution within the political and religious context. It highlights that the Imamate of the Believers, which is a primary source of legitimacy for the monarchy, is rooted in Islam as the central constant, prioritized above other constants such as democracy and national unity, as outlined in the 2011 constitutional framework. The article discusses how this core principle faces pressure and violations from modernist and anti-religion political currents, particularly from certain parties and actors seeking to bring about legal and social changes—such as efforts to decriminalize adultery or to diminish respect for the Prophet's sayings—as part of a political modernization project. It emphasizes that the monarchy views the Imamate of the Believers as a source of strength, legitimacy, and a means to counter cultural Westernization threats. Meanwhile, conservative currents form part of its support, despite differences among them. The piece concludes by noting that the ongoing conflict between various political factions and ideologies revolves around preserving religious constants as a foundational pillar for maintaining national identity stability. It underscores that all these movements—whether from the state or political currents—interact in ways that either weaken or reinforce the role of religion in Moroccan society, within a crucial struggle over the concept of belonging and national identity.
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