Muslim Selves in Dialogue: Refiguring the Public Sphere

The public self-presentation of individuals and groups in terms grounded in Islamic traditions bears in important ways on matters of civil society and the public sphere in both Muslim-majority and Western countries. It also has implications for the project of the democratic political community, including its respect for religious difference and equal citizenship. This book considers these implications as it assesses the role of Islam in the public sphere and the character of dialogues among Muslims and between Muslims and non-Muslims. Key Features Examines Muslims’ interventions in and impact on refiguring the public sphere Looks at a range of public interventions including the web, TV, pamphlets, and sermons and religious lessons on audio and DVD Considers the ongoing reshaping of Islamic traditions in the context of globalisation Engages with new lines of thinking about the role of religion in the public sphere Explores opportunities for greater mutual understanding, tolerance and cooperation opened up by dialogues between Muslims and non-Muslims