Islam in Israel: Muslim Communities in Non-Muslim States

Synopsis

This Book Examines The Evolution Of Muslim Religious Identity Over The Past Four Decades And Its Impact On The Socio-cultural Aspects Of Muslim Life In Israel. It Focuses On The Evolving Role Of Islam In The Construction Of A Muslim Minority Identity In Israel And On The Impact Of That Newly Developed Muslim Identity As It Has Become Integrated Into Religious And Socio-cultural Spheres Since The 1970s. It Investigates The Means By Which The Muslim Minority Relates To The Challenges Imposed By Modernity Within The Non-muslim Context. In Addition, The Present Research Draws On A Public-opinion Survey, To Expand Our Understanding Of Popular Islam And Of Howislamisperceived By The General Public. This Book Is Also Based On Analyses Of Religio-legal Texts Published By Local And Foreign Religious Scholars, Who Interpret Islam For The Muslim Minority In Israel-- Muhammad Al-atawneh, Nohad Ali. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 180-192) And Index.