Navigating Religious Authority in Muslim Societies: Islamist Movements and the Challenge of Globalisation [Hardcover]

Globalisation stands as an indispensable lens through which to analyse current cultural, political, and social transformations. This prevailing paradigm, acknowledged by its advocates and critics, profoundly shapes our environment. Within this global landscape, Islam's position is noteworthyoften perceived as rejecting globalisation and its secular underpinnings. This book offers a perspective of the global resurgence of religion in general and the revival of Islam in particular as crucial features of globalisation. Furthermore, the book deeply explores how Islamist groups strategically challenge religious authority, utilising social media and the internet to reshape their spheres of influence. By exploring these dynamics, the book aims to provide comprehensive insights into the interplay between Islamist strategies, digital platforms, and religious institutions within our interconnected world.

1 Introduction: Islam, Religious Authority and Islamist Movements in the Age of Globalisation.- 1.1 Introduction.- 1.2 Globalisation, Islam and Secularism.- 1.3 Globalisation, Social Movements and Resistance: The Case of Islamist Movements.- 1.4 Islam, Religious Authority and Islamism.- 1.5 Crisis of Religious Authority: The Role of Social Media, IT and the Internet.- 1.6 Objectives and Methodology of the Book.- 1.7 Structure of the Book.- References.- 2 Globalisation, Identity and Resistance.- 2.1 Introduction.- 2.2 Conceptualising Globalisation: Issues and Implications.- 2.3 Winners, Losers and the Pluralisation of a Singular Term.- 2.4 The Shift From Globalisation to Glocalisation.- 2.5 Unpacking the Dialectics of Identity in a Globalised World.- 2.6 Social Identity Approach to Globalisation.- 2.7 Factors Influencing Group Social Comparison.- 2.8 Culture.- 2.9 Group Identity and Personal Benefit.- 2.10 Threat to Identity.- 2.11 Limitations of Social Identity and Self-CategorisationTheories.- 2.12 Globalised Western Culture: Universal Values andlC7