Imams in Western Europe /
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...
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| Other Authors: | , , , |
| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Amsterdam :
Amsterdam University Press,
2018
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| Local Note: | ProQuest Ebook Central |
| 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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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource |
| ISBN: | 9789048540006 9048540003 |
| Language: | In English. |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 19. Feb 2019). |
