Globalization and Muslim Identity : Challenges and Prospects
Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Islam and globalization. 3. Globalized Islam: the search for a new Ummah. 4. Islam, globalization and counter terrorism. 5. Al-Qaida, globalisation and Islam. 6. The challenges of globalization to Muslim youths. 7. Globalization: challenges and prospects for Muslims. 8. The alliance of civilization initiative in globalization era: concept, prospects and proposals. 9. Modernity, nation-state and Islamic identity politics. 10. Globalisation and emerging challenges to Islam in Asia. 11. Reflections on Islamic identity, citizenship rights and women\'s struggle for gender justice. 12. The role of Muslim identity. Politics in radicalisation. Bibliography. Index.
Globalization, though not a new phenomenon for the Muslim world, holds added significance in view of the position it is assuming as a framework for the re-ordering of the world. The speed, the spread and the scope of contemporary globalization, in the wake of revolutionary technological advancements, have turned the planet into a village. Relations between communities and nations are being redefined.
Globalization is not new. As far the Muslim ummah is concerned, its existence is based on certain universal values, articles of faith, and principles, which provide the intellectual and conceptual foundations for globalization. The Muslims believe in Allah, the Lord of the worlds and the creator of the heavens and the earth. They believe in all the prophets of Allah and the Qur\'an testifies that these prophets and their followers belong to one ummah. (jacket)
Globalization, though not a new phenomenon for the Muslim world, holds added significance in view of the position it is assuming as a framework for the re-ordering of the world. The speed, the spread and the scope of contemporary globalization, in the wake of revolutionary technological advancements, have turned the planet into a village. Relations between communities and nations are being redefined.
Globalization is not new. As far the Muslim ummah is concerned, its existence is based on certain universal values, articles of faith, and principles, which provide the intellectual and conceptual foundations for globalization. The Muslims believe in Allah, the Lord of the worlds and the creator of the heavens and the earth. They believe in all the prophets of Allah and the Qur\'an testifies that these prophets and their followers belong to one ummah. (jacket)
