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Australian Muslim identities and the question of intra-Muslim dialogue
Yucel, Salih Whyte, Shaheen
Yucel, Salih
Whyte, Shaheen
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Abstract
This paper explores the connection between intra-religious dialogue and Muslim identities in Australia. Drawing on empirical literature and analysis, this article investigates the increasing identification and interplay between Australian Muslims from different sects, sub-sects and faith-based groups of Islam. It argues intra-Muslim dialogue is gaining more noticeability among Australian Muslims working to build civic and inclusive identities. At the same time, the article points to the socio-political, organisational and sectarian issues challenging intra-religious unity between Muslim groups in Australia. To achieve genuine and long-lasting intra-faith relations, the article argues for a need to develop organic, theologically inclusive and contextually grounded articulations of intra-Muslim dialogue in Australia. The article concludes that diverse experiences of identity formation in Australia serve as an impetus for strengthening intra-Muslim relations based on previous success with inter-faith initiatives, as well as intergroup contact with non-Muslims.
Keywords
Australian Muslims, identity, intra-religious dialogue, inter-faith dialogue, Sunni, Shi’a, religious pluralism, diversity, Muslim minorities, sectarianism
Date
2023
Type
Journal article
Journal
Religions
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Volume
14
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Page Range
1-12
Article Number
Article 233
ACU Department
School of Theology
Faculty of Theology and Philosophy
Faculty of Theology and Philosophy
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Published as ‘gold’ (paid) open access
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CC BY 4.0
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Open