The Question Of Identity In The Thought Of The Liberation Movement In Algeria

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the interaction of political parties and the reformist movement with the identity crisis in Algeria, which was fabricated by French colonialism in an attempt to create conditions of stability in Algeria by striving to erase the country's identity and replace it with its own. The colonial project had some impact on a segment educated in its culture, while the general population was plunged into ignorance, rendering it devoid of agency. Although the people retained their religious identity, some confusion clouded their understanding. We concluded by highlighting the significant role of the reformist movement in reviving the true doctrine, which invigorated the spirit of resistance among the general population, forming the foundation upon which armed resistance was built.