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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| Superior document: | Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Amsterdam University Press Complete eBook-Package 2021 |
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| Place / Publishing House: | Amsterdam : : Amsterdam University Press, , [2021] ©2021 |
| Year of Publication: | 2021 |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Religion and Society in Asia ;
9 |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (304 p.) |
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Table of Contents:
- 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