Trust as a Social Resource

On the Dynamics of Trust in the Institutionalization Process of Islamic Religious Education at State Schools in Germany

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ID6437013
AuthorsFatma Aydinli (0000-0002-1132-0590, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg), Tarek Badawia (0009-0001-7325-1076, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg)
Year2025
Volume14
Issue2
Pages141-159
Publication date2025-06-25
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Muslims in Europe (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2211-792X • E-ISSN: 2211-7954
PublisherBrill (PUBLISHER • NL)
DOI10.1163/22117954-bja10130
OpenAlexW4411742856
LanguageEN
References cited4

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

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