This book takes a comprehensive approach to investigate how Sharia influences and manifests in the everyday lives of young Muslims, aiming to unravel the meaning and relevance of Sharia-driven laws and practices in English-speaking Western societies. By focusing on the grassroots level, it provides a deeper understanding of the lived experiences of Muslims and their relationship with Sharia. The presence of Muslims in Western countries has a long history, with recent waves of migration and conversions contributing to their increasing numbers. This study recognizes the diverse nature of the Muslim community, comprising both migrants and local converts, who have become integral parts of the pluralistic fabric of multicultural societies. The research draws on in-depth interviews with 122 young Muslim individuals from diverse backgrounds representing three different Western countries: Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Diversity of participants allows for a broader exploration of the Muslim community and the inherent diversity of opinions, interpretations, and practices regarding Sharia. This approach moves beyond theoretical debates, providing concrete insights into the practical implications of Sharia for young Muslims in their respective Western contexts. The book also sheds light on the evolving landscape of information and knowledge acquisition in the age of digital technologies and cyberspace. It explores how young Muslims access and seek knowledge in the twenty-first century, recognizing the impact of changing sources and modes of information on their religious practices and beliefs. This aspect adds a valuable dimension to the study, capturing the dynamic nature of knowledge dissemination and acquisition among young Muslims in Western societies. The book will be fascinating reading for academics, researchers, and policy-makers working in the areas of Law, Political Science, Minority Studies, Religious Studies, and Islamic Studies.
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This book investigates how Sharia influences and manifests in the everyday lives of Muslims, unraveling the meaning and relevance of Sharia-driven laws and practices in English-speaking Western societies. It draws on interviews with 122 young Muslim individuals from Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
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1. Sharia’s Significance for Western Muslims; 2. Sharia as Informal Law in the Lives of Western Muslims; 3. Understanding Faith through Sharia; 4. Young Legal Pluralists and Muslim Secularists on Sharia; 5. Seeking Sharia Knowledge: Imams and Other Sources; 6. Seeking Sharia Knowledge in Cyberspace; 7. Sharia and Civic and Political Participation; 8. Understanding Sharia in Western Contexts: Insights from Young Muslims; Appendix
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ISBN
9781032764405
Publisert
2024-08-01
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Vendor
Routledge
Vekt
480 gr
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
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Product language
Engelsk
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Product format
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Antall sider
168

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Biographical note

Ihsan Yilmaz is Research Professor and Chair of Islamic Studies at the Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation (ADI), Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia