Aydinli F, Badawia T (2025)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2025
Book Volume: 14
Pages Range: 141-159
Journal Issue: 2
DOI: 10.1163/22117954-bja10130
This study analyses trust as a social resource in the context of Islamic education at state schools. Based on qualitative-explorative research, the narratives of experts, teachers, and parents are analysed to determine whether Islamic religious education (IRE) is perceived as a medium of social integration. Drawing on Luhmann's systems theory, trust is seen as a central element in reducing social complexity. The results of the study suggest that a lack of transparency and significant state intervention on the part of Muslim actors, are seen as a 'signal' of scepticism. Especially in times of crisis, such as the period after 7 October 2023, a further destabilization of the relationship of trust between the Muslim community and the political system manifested itself. This study comes to the conclusion that trust acts as a social resource to overcome crisis situations and a lack of recognition.
APA:
Aydinli, F., & Badawia, T. (2025). Trust as a Social Resource: on the Dynamics of Trust in the Institutionalization Process of Islamic Religious Education at State Schools in Germany. Journal of Muslims in Europe, 14(2), 141-159. https://doi.org/10.1163/22117954-bja10130
MLA:
Aydinli, Fatma, and Tarek Badawia. "Trust as a Social Resource: on the Dynamics of Trust in the Institutionalization Process of Islamic Religious Education at State Schools in Germany." Journal of Muslims in Europe 14.2 (2025): 141-159.
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