Faithlines: Muslim Conceptions of Islam and Society

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Oxford University Press, 2002 - Philosophy - 276 pages
This innovative study of 4500 Muslims from Indonesia, Kazakstan, Pakistan, and Egypt explores the nature of Muslim religious consciousness, the concept of Ummah, and the self images of Islam held by the believers. The study also examines their attitude toward political Islam, gender roles, veiling, and patriarchy.

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RiazHassanProfessor of SociologyThe Flinders University of South Australia.

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