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Islam in a secular state : Muslim activism in Singapore /
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...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Amsterdam :
Amsterdam University Press,
[2021]
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| Colección: | Religion and society in Asia.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- 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.