Ihsan Yilmaz Volgorde van de boeken

The book explores the impact of Sharia on the daily lives of Muslims in English-speaking Western societies, emphasizing its significance and application. Through interviews with 122 young Muslims from Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom, it reveals personal insights and experiences, shedding light on how Sharia-driven laws and practices are understood and integrated within diverse cultural contexts.

Through semi-structured interviews with 122 young Muslims across Australia, the UK, and the USA, this book delves into their personal experiences and perspectives two decades after 9/11. It examines their views on Islamic and secular issues, identity negotiation, and political beliefs, offering insights into their understanding of sharia law and community dynamics. By prioritizing their voices over external interpretations, the book aims to challenge stereotypes and provide a nuanced understanding of their realities and activism within Western societies.

The investigation delves into Turkey's shift from Kemalist secularism to Islamist authoritarianism under Erdogan, highlighting the role of informal law and legal hybridity. It explores the ruling AKP's strategies for social engineering and the gradual Islamization of state and society through the implementation of informal Islamist laws, revealing the complexities of Turkey's evolving political landscape.

The book features a detailed table of contents that organizes its themes and topics, providing readers with a clear roadmap of the material covered within. Each section is thoughtfully structured to guide the reader through the content, facilitating an understanding of the key concepts and ideas presented throughout the work. This organized approach enhances the reader's experience, allowing for easy navigation and reference.

The underlying aim of this conference is to examine the impact of the Gulen movement on the contemporary Muslim world in transition and the relations between the West and Islam in general