Imams in Western Europe: developments, transformations, and institutional challenges
As European Muslims and Muslims in the Middle East diverge, imams in Europe have emerged as major agents of religious authority who shape Islam’s presence in Western societies. This volume examines the theoretical and practical questions concerning the evolving role of imams in Europe. To what exten...
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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Amsterdam
Amsterdam University Press
[2018]
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| In: | Year: 2018 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Europe
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| Further subjects: | B
Imams (Mosque officers)
B Imams (Mosque officers) (Europe) B Imam B Islamic Religious Education (Europe) B RELIGION / Institutions & Organizations B Islam in Europe, Imams, Religious Authority, Church and State Relations B Muslim teachers Training of (Europe) B Imams (Mosque officers) Training of (Europe) B Islamic Religious Education B Muslim teachers B RELIGION / Generals B Conference program |
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| Summary: | As European Muslims and Muslims in the Middle East diverge, imams in Europe have emerged as major agents of religious authority who shape Islam’s presence in Western societies. This volume examines the theoretical and practical questions concerning the evolving role of imams in Europe. To what extent do imams act as intermediaries between European states and Muslim communities? Do states subsidize imam training? How does institutionalization of Islam differ between European states? |
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| ISBN: | 9048540003 |
| Access: | Open Access |
| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1515/9789048540006 |