„Aber Hocam …“- Imame und die Aushandlung islamischer Autorität im Alltag von Schweizer Moscheen
Müller D (2017)
Publication Type: Journal article, Review article
Publication year: 2017
Journal
Book Volume: 142
Pages Range: 67-92
Journal Issue: 1
Abstract
In recent years, imams have increasingly attracted media and political attention. While headlines about so-called “imported imams” or “hate-preachers” cover the daily newspapers, politicians are discussing the influence of foreign governments on mosques in Europe. At the same time, there is relatively little academic research that deals with imams in the context of everyday Islam in Europe. What position does an imam hold in his community and how is authority established and maintained? Based on an ethnographic case study of Swiss mosques of Turkish origin, this article examines how authority is negotiated in the everyday life of mosques in Switzerland. The article shows that an imam does not necessarily have authority because of his office but rather has to establish and maintain authority through knowledge, performance and specific skills. Furthermore the article illustrates that religious instruction takes place not only between the imam and the community, but also between the community members themselves. Due to the complexity of the negotiation processes, there are usually a large number of authority claims that do not follow the supposed hierarchy between the imam and the community.
Involved external institutions
Switzerland (CH)How to cite
APA:
Müller, D. (2017). „Aber Hocam …“- Imame und die Aushandlung islamischer Autorität im Alltag von Schweizer Moscheen. Zeitschrift für Ethnologie, 142(1), 67-92.
MLA:
Müller, Dominik. "„Aber Hocam …“- Imame und die Aushandlung islamischer Autorität im Alltag von Schweizer Moscheen." Zeitschrift für Ethnologie 142.1 (2017): 67-92.
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