Localizing Islam in Europe

Klappentext In the twentieth century, Muslim minorities emerged in Europe seeking work, a refuge from conflict, and higher life standards. As a result, there are now more than 12 million Muslims in Western Europe. As these immigrants became permanent residents, the Islamic communities they developed had to respond to their European context, reinterpreting Islam in accordance with local conditions. This demonstrates how Islam and Europe have shaped one another and challenges the idea that Islamic beliefs are inherently antithetical to European values. Zusammenfassung An in-depth look at how various Islamic communities! from moderate to revolutionary! localize Islam by negotiating between the changing concerns of the Muslims and the expectations of the state in Western Europe.

Auteur

Ahmet Yükleyen is Croft Assistant Professor of Anthropology and International Studies at the University of Mississippi. His research focuses on anthropology of religion, ethnicity, Islamic movements, and multiculturalism.

Résumé
An in-depth look at how various Islamic communities, from moderate to revolutionary, localize Islam by negotiating between the changing concerns of the Muslims and the expectations of the state in Western Europe.