Islam is the religion of the majority of Arab citizens in Israel and since the late 1970s has become an important factor in their political and socio-cultural identity. This leads to an increasing number of Muslims in Israel who define their identity first and foremost in relation to their religious affiliation. By examining this evolving religious identity during the past four decades and its impact on the religious and socio-cultural aspects of Muslim life in Israel, Muhammad Al-Atawneh and Nohad Ali explore the local nature of Islam. They find that Muslims in Israel seem to rely heavily on...
Islam is the religion of the majority of Arab citizens in Israel and since the late 1970s has become an important factor in their political and socio-...
Focussing on the evolving role of Islamic law in the construction of a Muslim minority identity in Israel, this valuable contribution to the literature on Islam in Israel, as well as Islamic studies and Israel studies in general, will be of great interest to scholars and students alike.
Focussing on the evolving role of Islamic law in the construction of a Muslim minority identity in Israel, this valuable contribution to the literatur...
