Imams, <i>ulema</i> and Sufis: providers of bridging social capital for British Pakistanis?

Author: Lewis, Philip

Source: Contemporary South Asia, Volume 15, Number 3, September 2006 , pp. 273-287(15)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

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Abstract:

<p>In the wake of 7/7, the British Government assembled seven Muslim working parties to address a range of issues that might contribute to an environment less hospitable to the creation of further suicide bombers. The resulting recommendations envisaged an outward-looking Islamic leadership engaging Muslim youth, local schools, public and civic bodies, as well as being hospitable to other faith groups. This article aims at shedding some light on the status and training, as well as the religious discourses and tasks of religious leaders in British Pakistani communities. The conclusion will discuss their capacity for being bearers of bridging social capital, as auspicated by the government.</p>

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09584930601098018

Publication date: 2006-09-01

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