This special issue deals with the manifold process of authority-making
among Muslims in Europe.
The authors show that Islamic authority is much more than a theological qualification commonly attributed to Islamic scholars.
It is a socially and politically embedded and contested qualification that must be confirmed continuously.
For example, the recurrent discussions across Europe about visiting preachers and their possible influence on young Muslims, is ultimately a discussion about their legitimacy and thus their authority.
The Articles are Open Source:
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