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Inventing the Muslim Cool

Herding, Maruta (2013):

Inventing the Muslim Cool.

Bd.: Islamic Youth Culture in Western Europe.
Bielefeld: transcript
978-3-8376-2511-0

Reihe: Globaler lokaler Islam
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In the current environment of a growing Muslim presence in Europe, young Muslims have started to develop a subculture of their own. The manifestations reach from religious rap and street wear with Islamic slogans to morally »impeccable« comedy. This form of religiously permissible fun and of youth-compatible worship is actively engaged in shaping the future of Islam in Europe and of Muslim/non-Muslims relations. Based on a vast collection of youth cultural artefacts, participant observations and in-depth interviews in France, Britain and Germany, this book provides a vivid description of Islamic youth culture and explores the reasons why young people develop such a culture.