Muslim Charity in a Non-Muslim Society—the Case of Switzerland
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13061379 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Silvia Martens (University of Lucerne, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2014 |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 94-116 |
| Publication date | 2014-04-16 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Muslims in Europe (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2211-792X • E-ISSN: 2211-7954 |
| Publisher | Brill (PUBLISHER • NL) |
| DOI | 10.1163/22117954-12341278 |
| OpenAlex | W2055361913 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
This article presents empirical data on trends in charitable giving among Muslims in Switzerland. It provides insight into mechanisms of mutual aid within a relatively young migrant community, looks at how Islamic charity is practiced in a non-Muslim society, and clarifies the importance of Islamic aid agencies. I argue that the charitable behaviour of Muslims in Switzerland is characterized by their migration situation, and by giving preferences and habits of the home country. Traditional Islamic charity, though subject to changes, is widely practiced and actively promoted by Islamic charities and local Muslim associations. It enforces the sense of religious belonging and group identity
Identity (music · Islam · Muslim community · Political science · Sociology · Subject (documents · Theology · Gender Studies · Islamic Finance and Banking Studies · Multiculturalism, Politics, Migration, Gender · Religion, Society, and Development
| Unique citing works | 4 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,5 |
| Citation span | 2018 - 2024 (7) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |