Muslims in the West : Redefining the Separation of Church and State

by Aldeeb Abu-Sahlieh, Sami Awad; Gosline, Sheldon Lee; Hennebelle, Guy

• ISBN13: 9780971468337
• ISBN10: 0971468338
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-03-01
• Publisher: Shangri LA Pubns Ltd

Summary

"A compelling study examining the social dilemmas concerning Muslims living in the west following the events of September 11, this work is dedicated to handling the delicate situation brought about by the presence of 15 to 20 million Muslims in western countries. Included are discussions of the practice of arranged marriage and its effects on immigration law, the representation of Muslim women in western populations, and the situation concerning Iraqi relations. With chapters covering minority populations, food prohibitions, and family law, the cultural and religious practices of Muslims are seen in the context of life in the west."

Table of Contents

Preface	7	(6)
Sheldon Lee Gosline
Foreword	13	(4)
Guy Hennebelle
Introduction	17	(2)
Part I. The Muslim view of minorities	19	(48)
Division inside the land of Islam	19	(10)
Land of Islam & Land of Disbelief	29	(38)
Part II. Minorities in Switzerland	67	(10)
Minorities in general	67	(3)
Linguistic and ethnic minorities	70	(1)
Religious minorities	71	(4)
Minorities, the individual and the State	75	(2)
Part III. Muslims in Switzerland	77	(182)
Recognition of Islam	77	(16)
Freedom of religion and worship	93	(28)
School and religion	121	(32)
Family law	153	(34)
Food prohibitions	187	(47)
Religious Cemeteries	234	(25)
Conclusion	259	(10)
Appendices	269	(28)
Bibliography	297	(10)
Key Word Index	307	(3)
General Index	310	(4)
Detailed table of contents	314	(4)
Summary	318