Islam in a Secular State : : Muslim Activism in Singapore / / Walid Jumblatt Abdullah.
The overtly secular state of Singapore has unapologetically maintained an authoritarian approach to governance in the realm of religion. Islam is particularly managed by the state. Muslim activists thus have to meticulously navigate these realities - in addition to being a minority community - in or...
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Abdullah, Walid Jumblatt, author. aut http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut Islam in a Secular State : Muslim Activism in Singapore / Walid Jumblatt Abdullah. Amsterdam : Amsterdam University Press, [2021] ©2021 1 online resource (304 p.) text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier text file PDF rda Religion and Society in Asia ; 9 Frontmatter -- Table of Contents -- 1 Introduction: The State, Islam, and Muslim Activism in Singapore -- 2 Muslim Activism: A Survey across the World -- 3 Argument: Political Opportunities and Muslim Strategies -- 4 The Ulama: Pragmatism and Political Acquiescence -- 5 Liberal Activists: Playing by the System and Making Gains -- 6 The Conservative Dilemma: To Challenge or Accept State Proclamations? -- 7 Conclusion -- Combined Bibliography -- Index restricted access http://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_16ec online access with authorization star The overtly secular state of Singapore has unapologetically maintained an authoritarian approach to governance in the realm of religion. Islam is particularly managed by the state. Muslim activists thus have to meticulously navigate these realities - in addition to being a minority community - in order to maximize their influence in the political system. Significantly, Muslim activists are not a monolith: there exists a multitude of political and theological differences amongst them. This study analyses the following categories of Muslim activists: Islamic religious scholars (ulama), liberal Muslims, and the more conservative-minded individuals. Due to constricting political realities, many activists attempt to align themselves with the state, and call upon the state to be an arbiter in their disagreements with other factions. Though there are activists who challenge the state, these are by far in the minority, and are typically unable to assert their influence in a sustained manner. Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web. In English. Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 01. Dez 2022) Asian Studies. Islam. Politics and Government. Religion and Theology. Sociology and Social History. South East Asia. RELIGION / Islam / General. bisacsh Authoritarianism. Muslim Activists. Secular State. Singapore. Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Amsterdam University Press Complete eBook-Package 2021 9783110743227 Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter DG Plus PP Package 2021 Part 2 9783110743357 Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter EBOOK PACKAGE COMPLETE 2021 English 9783110754001 Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter EBOOK PACKAGE COMPLETE 2021 9783110753776 ZDB-23-DGG Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter EBOOK PACKAGE Theol., Relig.Stud., Jewish Stud. 2021 English 9783110754193 Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter EBOOK PACKAGE Theol., Relig.Stud., Jewish Stud. 2021 9783110753974 ZDB-23-DGF https://doi.org/10.1515/9789048544417?locatt=mode:legacy https://www.degruyter.com/isbn/9789048544417 Cover https://www.degruyter.com/document/cover/isbn/9789048544417/original |
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Frontmatter -- Table of Contents -- 1 Introduction: The State, Islam, and Muslim Activism in Singapore -- 2 Muslim Activism: A Survey across the World -- 3 Argument: Political Opportunities and Muslim Strategies -- 4 The Ulama: Pragmatism and Political Acquiescence -- 5 Liberal Activists: Playing by the System and Making Gains -- 6 The Conservative Dilemma: To Challenge or Accept State Proclamations? -- 7 Conclusion -- Combined Bibliography -- Index |
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Frontmatter -- Table of Contents -- 1 Introduction: The State, Islam, and Muslim Activism in Singapore -- 2 Muslim Activism: A Survey across the World -- 3 Argument: Political Opportunities and Muslim Strategies -- 4 The Ulama: Pragmatism and Political Acquiescence -- 5 Liberal Activists: Playing by the System and Making Gains -- 6 The Conservative Dilemma: To Challenge or Accept State Proclamations? -- 7 Conclusion -- Combined Bibliography -- Index |
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