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Islam in a Secular State : Muslim Activism in Singapore

Author :  Walid Jumblatt Abdullah (Series Ed) Martin Ramstedt

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Country
Netherlands
Publisher
Amsterdam University Press Amsterdam, Netherlands
ISBN 9789463724012
Format HardBound
Language English
Year of Publication 2021
Bib. Info 306p. ; 156x234mm.
Categories Islamic Studies
Product Weight 592 gms.
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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.

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