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Spiritual but Not Religious? French Muslim Discourses on Spirituality.
- Source :
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Religions . Oct2023, Vol. 14 Issue 10, p1222. 12p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- This article explores the possibility of a spiritual Islam in the West as a viable alternative to traditionalist and political Islam. It looks at the capabilities and limitations of two French Muslim voices, Abdennour Bidar and Éric Geoffroy, who are the most vocal Muslim intellectuals in favor of spiritual Islam in France. A careful examination of their writings reveals that post-modernism, French secularism, and religious freedom all support the spread of spiritual Islam. However, because of its elitism, overemphasis on individualism, and lack of formal religious institutions for knowledge and practice, spiritual Islam struggles. Overall, spiritual Islam flourishes in a secular society, but it is too intellectual to truly oppose political and conservative Islam. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20771444
- Volume :
- 14
- Issue :
- 10
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Religions
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 173340876
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/rel14101222