Globalized Islam
the search for a new ummah
By Olivier Roy
In an era where spiritual identity intersects with global forces, Olivier Roy presents a profound examination of how Islam has transformed beyond its traditional boundaries. This scholarly exploration reveals how westernized Muslims navigate the complex terrain of maintaining their faith while living in non-Muslim societies, creating what Roy identifies as a fundamental shift in Islamic expression.
Roy illuminates the emergence of a significant divide within contemporary Islam. On one side stand established Islamist movements deeply rooted in specific territories and cultures, including groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. On the other side exists a new form of transnational Islam, where uprooted individuals seek to create an imaginary global Muslim community that transcends geographical and cultural limitations.
Through detailed analysis of both peaceful movements like Tablighi Jama'at and the Islamic brotherhoods, as well as militant organizations such as Al Qaeda, Roy demonstrates how modern Islamic fundamentalism represents something far more nuanced than simple resistance to Western influence. Instead, he argues that contemporary Islamic revival emerges as both a consequence and catalyst of globalization itself.
This work challenges conventional understanding by showing how neofundamentalism constructs a universal religious identity that deliberately moves beyond traditional cultural frameworks. For readers seeking to understand the spiritual dimensions of our interconnected world, Roy offers essential insights into how faith communities adapt, transform, and assert their identity within the complex realities of modern global society.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Globalização (aspectos religiosos)
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Globalization
- ✓ Explore Islam et politique
- ✓ Explore Islamismo
- ✓ Explore Politiek
- ✓ Explore Aspect religieux
- ✓ Explore Culturele identiteit
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Details
- Published
- 2005
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- ISBN-10
- 0231134983
- Pages
- 349
- Language
- EN
