Indian Muslims and Citizenship
Book Description
In the complex landscape of modern India, millions of Muslims navigate the delicate balance between their Islamic faith and secular citizenship. This thoughtful exploration examines how Indian Muslims create meaningful spaces for their spiritual identity within a democratic framework that often seems at odds with their religious values.
Drawing from extensive surveys and personal interviews, Julten Abdelhalim reveals the profound ways that socio-political circumstances shape how citizens understand their rights, their power to create change, and their faith in democratic processes. The book delves deeply into the concept of jihād, moving beyond common misconceptions to uncover its authentic spiritual and intellectual dimensions within the Muslim community's consciousness.
Rather than accepting marginalization, Indian Muslims engage in what the author identifies as argumentative and spiritual jihād—a conscious effort to realize their full citizenship potential despite facing both internal community tensions and external societal challenges. This approach represents a form of spiritual activism that transforms obstacles into opportunities for growth and authentic participation.
The work offers fresh perspectives on how Islamic identity and citizenship intersect in contemporary India, providing valuable insights for anyone seeking to understand how spiritual communities maintain their integrity while engaging constructively with secular institutions. This examination speaks to universal themes of belonging, identity, and the courage required to live authentically within complex social systems.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~6 hours)
📄 Length: 222 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Muslims, india
- ✓ Explore Jihad
- ✓ Explore Social aspects
- ✓ Explore Islam
- ✓ Explore SOCIAL SCIENCE
- ✓ Explore Muslims
- ✓ Explore Discrimination & Race Relations
- ✓ Explore Group identity
