Changing Islamic traditions and emerging identities in South Africa
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https://doi.org/10.1080/13602000050008898
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The de-racialization of South African society in the midst of accelerating economic and cultural globalization has set in motion profound social, cultural and political changes that have confronted the existing notions of identity of most South Africans. Many Muslims are faced with a dilemma, as state acceptance of abortion, prostitution, gay rights and so on are unacceptable to them. The dilemma for them is whether to integrate in the larger society or embrace an ever more strict observance of Islam, valorize the tradition, in post-modern …
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