Islam and Turks in Belgium: Communities and by Mehmet Orhan HARDBACK

Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Explore the intricate relationship between the Muslim community and associations in Belgium with this in-depth study. Drawing on extensive qualitative research across Brussels, Wallonia, and Flanders, this book delves into the interdependence that shapes Turkish populations in Belgium. It reveals how communal and associative movements leverage both proximity and distance in their operations. Discover how Muslim organizations build religious, social, and cultural ties through relationships of proximity, while also considering social, historical, and political elements from abroad and their broader connection to the Muslim world. This analysis highlights how this reciprocal web of relations fuels Islamic mobilizations, leading to the emergence and persistence of diverse authoritative figures within associations and communities who blend traditional, charismatic, and bureaucratic legitimacy. Essential reading for students and scholars of sociology of religion, migration, race, ethnicity, and Islamic studies. Key Features: * Examines the interdependence between Muslim community and association in Belgium. * Focuses on social groups, religious structures, and circles within Turkish populations. * Analyzes the interplay of proximity and distance in communal and associative movements. * Explores the emergence of authority figures within associations and communities. Product Summary: This hardcover book, 'Islam and Turks in Belgium' by Mehmet Orhan, offers a comprehensive sociological analysis of Muslim communities and associations in Belgium. With 100 pages and the first edition published on January 24, 2020, it is written in English.