Navigating Faith and Politics
The Evolution of Islamic Education and NGOs in the Balkans
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 16901501 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Muhamed Ali (0000-0003-1057-4481, University of Sharjah, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pages | 855 |
| Publication date | 2024-07-16 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Religions (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2077-1444 • E-ISSN: 2077-1444 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/rel15070855 |
| OpenAlex | W4400681105 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 4 |
This study employs a multi-dimensional approach to analyze the impact of Islamic education on the Balkans’ religious, educational, and socio-political landscapes. Using descriptive, historical, and analytical methods, it examines the evolution and influence of Islamic educational institutions under Ottoman rule and their continued development through the 20th and early 21st centuries. The research evaluates the curricula, teaching methods, and societal roles of these institutions, exploring their contribution to Islamic knowledge dissemination and community building. Further, it investigates the complex interactions between these institutions, Middle Eastern NGOs, state power, and societal changes, aiming to provide a nuanced understanding of their legacy and relevance today. This study addresses the critical role of these institutions and NGOs in shaping Islamic religious education and their broader implications for the Muslim communities in the Balkans
Curriculum · Epistemology · Faith · Geography · Islam · Muslim community · Political science · Politics · Social science · Sociology · Law · Religion, Theology, and Education · Religious Education and Schools · Turkey's Politics and Society
| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |