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The book explores the enduring influence of Islamic faith among young British Pakistanis in a largely secular society, highlighting how their religious adherence provides a sense of stability and permanence. Through fieldwork and extensive interview quotations, the author illustrates how traditional sources of authority and loyalty persist amidst shifting concepts of identity, emphasizing the complex interplay between religion and modernity.
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Islam in Transition, Jessica Jacobson
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- Released
- 1998
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- Title
- Islam in Transition
- Subtitle
- Religion and Identity among British Pakistani Youth
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jessica Jacobson
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Released
- 1998
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 188
- ISBN13
- 9780415170857
- Category
- Social sciences
- Description
- The book explores the enduring influence of Islamic faith among young British Pakistanis in a largely secular society, highlighting how their religious adherence provides a sense of stability and permanence. Through fieldwork and extensive interview quotations, the author illustrates how traditional sources of authority and loyalty persist amidst shifting concepts of identity, emphasizing the complex interplay between religion and modernity.