ISBN:
9781400881055
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (275 Seiten)
Series Statement:
Princeton studies in Muslim politics
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Bowen, John Richard, 1951 - On British Islam
DDC:
297.140941
Keywords:
Islam History
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21st century
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Great Britain
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Islam and politics Great Britain
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Muslims Political activity
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Great Britain
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Islamic law Great Britain
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Religion and law Great Britain
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Muslims Legal status, laws, etc
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Great Britain
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Islamic sects History
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21st century
;
Great Britain
;
Islam
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Islam and politics
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Islamic law
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Islamic sects
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Muslims Legal status, laws, etc
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Muslims Political activity
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Politics and government
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Religion and law
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RELIGION / Islam / General
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SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural
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Great Britain Politics and government
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Great Britain
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Großbritannien
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Islamisches Recht
Abstract:
On British Islam examines the history and everyday workings of Islamic institutions in Britain, with a focus on shariʿa councils. These councils concern themselves with religious matters, especially divorce. They have a higher profile in Britain than in other Western nations. Why? Taking a historical and ethnographic look at British Islam, John Bowen examines how Muslims have created distinctive religious institutions in Britain and how shariʿa councils interpret and apply Islamic law in a secular British context.Bowen focuses on three specific shariʿa councils: the oldest and most developed, in London; a Midlands community led by a Sufi saint and barrister; and a Birmingham-based council in which women play a leading role. Bowen shows that each of these councils represents a prolonged, unique experiment in meeting Muslims' needs in a Western country. He also discusses how the councils have become a flash point in British public debates even as they adapt to the English legal environment.On British Islam highlights British Muslims' efforts to create institutions that make sense in both Islamic and British terms. This balancing act is rarely acknowledged in Britain--or elsewhere--but it is urgent that we understand it if we are to build new ways of living together
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