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Islam in a Secular State - Muslim Activism in Singapore (Hardcover)
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Islam in a Secular State - Muslim Activism in Singapore (Hardcover)
Series: Religion and Society in Asia
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The overtly secular state of Singapore has unapologetically
maintained an interventionist 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. Islam in a Secular State:
Muslim Activism in Singapore 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. The author draws upon his own experiences as a
researcher and as someone who was involved in some of the
discourses explored in this book.
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