About the book
Like anywhere else, the present-day Islamic world too is grappling with modernity and postmodernity, secularisation and globalisation. Muslims are raising questions about religious representations and authority. This has given rise to the emergence of alternative Islamic discourses which challenge binary oppositions and dichotomies of orthodoxy and heterodoxy, continuity and change, state and civil society. It also leads to a dispersal of authority, a collapse of existing hierarchical structures and gender roles. This book further argues that the centre of gravity of many of these alternative Islamic discourses is shifting from the Arabic-speaking 'heartland' towards the geographical peripheries of the Muslim world and expatriate Muslims in North America and Europe. At the same time, in view of recent seismic shifts in the political constellation of the Middle East, the trends discussed in this book hold important clues for the possible direction of future developments in that volatile part of the Muslim world.
Editions of Alternative Islamic Discourses and Religious Authority
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317182528
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317182535
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Like anywhere else, the present-day Islamic world too is grappling with modernity and postmodernity, secularisation and globalisation. Muslims are raising questions about religious representations and authority. This has given rise to the emergence of alternative Islamic discourses which challenge binary oppositions and dichotomies of orthodoxy and heterodoxy, continuity and change, state and civil society. It also leads to a dispersal of authority, a collapse of existing hierarchical structures and gender roles. This book further argues that the centre of gravity of many of these alternative Islamic discourses is shifting from the Arabic-speaking 'heartland' towards the geographical peripheries of the Muslim world and expatriate Muslims in North America and Europe. At the same time, in view of recent seismic shifts in the political constellation of the Middle East, the trends discussed in this book hold important clues for the possible direction of future developments in that volatile part of the Muslim world.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alternative Islamic Discourses and Religious Authority about?
Like anywhere else, the present-day Islamic world too is grappling with modernity and postmodernity, secularisation and globalisation. Muslims are raising questions about religious representations and authority. This has given rise to the emergence of alternative Islamic discourses which challenge binary oppositions and dichotomies of orthodoxy and heterodoxy, continuity and change, state and civil society. It also leads to a dispersal of authority, a collapse of existing hierarchical structures and gender roles. This book further argues that the centre of gravity of many of these alternative Islamic discourses is shifting from the Arabic-speaking 'heartland' towards the geographical peripheries of the Muslim world and expatriate Muslims in North America and Europe. At the same time, in view of recent seismic shifts in the political constellation of the Middle East, the trends discussed in this book hold important clues for the possible direction of future developments in that volatile part of the Muslim world.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Alternative Islamic Discourses and Religious Authority?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Islam
Where can I read a sample of Alternative Islamic Discourses and Religious Authority?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317182528
Is Alternative Islamic Discourses and Religious Authority part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Contemporary Thought in the Islamic World
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Alternative Islamic Discourses and Religious Authority?
Carool Kersten, Susanne Olsson
Who is the Publisher of the book Alternative Islamic Discourses and Religious Authority?
Taylor and Francis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Alternative Islamic Discourses and Religious Authority is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317182528) and pdf(ISBN 9781317182535)