Knowledge, Authority, and Islamic Education in the West

Reconfiguring Tradition

Zainab Kabba

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Routledge
28 June 2024

Regional studies; Religion: general; Islamic life & practice; Society & culture: general; Sociology

Series: Routledge Studies in Religion

Drawing on immersive fieldwork in the United States, Canada, and Turkey, this ethnographic exploration illuminates the transformative experiences of emerging adult Muslims on their quest for religious knowledge. This book unravels the significance of four residential learning settings, revealing their role as catalysts for reshaping Islamic tradition. Delving into the interplay between technology’s pervasive influence and the decentralized nature of Islamic interpretation, Zainab Kabba unveils a vibrant tapestry of knowledge producers vying to shape religious understanding and practice among Western Muslims. At the heart of this narrative lies the delicate balance between teachers and students, continuously communicating and recalibrating components that bring religious authority to life. Kabba dissects this relationship, highlighting the emergence of a complex landscape that she terms the ‘Muslim Education Industrial Complex’, where religious knowledge has become a commodity. This study offers profound insights into the challenges of intra-Muslim dialogue and the adaptive resilience of American Sunni-Muslim communities. Amidst a digital age and the complexities of global geopolitics surrounding Islam, it showcases how these communities reinterpret classical Islamic narratives, navigating tradition to steer their path forward. This book invites readers to ponder the evolution of Islamic learning, the dynamics of authority, and the enduring quest for knowledge amidst the currents of a rapidly changing world.

By: Zainab Kabba
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9780367761004
ISBN 10: 0367761009
Series: Routledge Studies in Religion
Pages: 194
Publication Date: 28 June 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Zainab Kabba is an independent scholar, educator, researcher, and strategist. She has spent over 20 years working in and with institutions to build learning architectures that deliver actionable insights, cultivate community, and create social impact. She is the Founder and CEO of Quotidian Strategies, a boutique consultancy company that provides bespoke research, evaluation, and learning partnership services. She holds a B.S. in Information Systems from Stony Brook University, an M.A. in Computing in Education from Teachers College, Columbia University and a DPhil in Education from the University of Oxford, UK.