Tweeted Heresies

Saudi Islam in Transformation

Inbunden, Engelska, 2019

AvAbdullah Hamidaddin,Independent scholar) Hamidaddin, Abdullah (Independent scholar,Hamidaddin,HAMIDADDIN

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In recent years, an internal debate has arisen in Saudi Arabia on the legitimacy of Saudi religion and the foundations of Islam. Sparked by concerns such as the absence of divine intervention in the Syrian civil war, the question of the Muslim monopoly on heaven, and politically subversive differentiations between "Saudi religion" and Islam, the challenge within Saudi Arabia to religious orthodoxy has never been greater. Tweeted Heresies explores the emergence of these patterns of non-belief and the responses to them from the Salafi-Wahhabi religious institutions. Previous studies have focused on formal institutions and their role in religious change. Abdullah Hamidaddin focuses on individuals who took advantage of social media during a period of relative freedom of expression to criticize religion and question the most fundamental aspects of Saudi society: its politics, religion, social justice, gender and sexual relations, and the future of the country. These individuals mounted a direct challenge to religious orthodoxy, whether through calls for religious reform or, even more provocatively, debates over concepts of deity, morality, and duty to Allah. For the foreseeable future criticism is limited to virtual spaces, and the conversation was especially active on Twitter. Tweeted Heresies examines a large body of tweets, as well as interviews with Saudis about how their understanding and critique of religion have developed over the course of their lives. The result is a uniquely revealing portrait of an otherwise hidden current of religious change that promises to ultimately transform Saudi society.

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Utgivningsdatum2019-11-28
Mått160 x 239 x 20 mm
Vikt499 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor244
FörlagOUP USA
ISBN9780190062583

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Abdullah Hamidaddin is a researcher in Islam in contemporary Arab societies, with a focus on critical discourses on religion. He is also a writer and commentator on Middle Eastern societies, politics, and religion with a special focus on Saudi Arabia and Yemen. His books include Al-Kaynuna al-Mutanaghima (Harmonious Being), published in 2012, and Al-Zaydiyya (Zaydism), published in 2010. He has contributed scholarly research to books on Yemen, Islamic discourse, and jurisprudence.

IntroductionPublic Space in Saudi Arabia Non-physical Public Space: From Satellite TV to TwitterChapter 1: Criticizing ReligionReligion, Modernity, and the Secular HorizonThe 'Authenticity/Identity' Prism Islam in Saudi Arabia Religion and Society Conclusion Chapter 2: Ambivalent ReligiosityAmbivalent Religiosity?Is Saudi Arabian Society 'Religious'?Sin and the Ambivalence of Religion in Saudi Arabia Sin The Institutionalization of Sin Modern Laws BankingInternational Scholarship Program Celebration of National Day Saudi Society and Sin Conclusion: Religion as Solidarity Chapter 3: Criticizing Religion on TwitterHeresy on Twitter: General overview Saudi Religion vs Islam Dissonant Religiosity The Exclusivist Nature of Saudi religion Preoccupation with Women Wahhabism The Authority of the Ulama Criticism of Obligations and Prohibitions Individual Religiosity Questioning Religion Atheism in Saudi Arabia Conclusion: Contours of Criticizing Religion Chapter 4: Religious DisengagementsFirst: The Childhood and Growing Up PhaseA. Religious Families Who Impose Religion on Their Children B. Religious Families Who Do Not Impose Religion on Their Children C. Non-Religious Families Second: Turning Towards Religion A. Individual Transformation B. Transformation With Group Belonging C. Disengagement From Religion Conclusion Chatper 5: Backlash: Takfir CampaignsOrthodoxy and Heresy in Saudi Arabia Brief History of Heresy Condemnations: Takfir Accusations of Kufr Takfir in Saudi Arabia: before 2012 Takfir Campaigns: 2012-2013 Takfir Petitions Perfect Takfir Conclusion The Public and Takfir The Ulama and Takfir Chapter 6: Evolution of Saudi ReligionTwitter Hashtag SourcesIndex

Furthermore, by focusing on micro-level processes of indi-vidual experiences with non-religion, both in interviews and public discussion online, Hamidaddin shines a welcome light on the individual underpinnings of larger social structural changes. Those interested in the religious politics of Saudi Arabia, in secu-larization and non-religion, or in the use of online research methodologies will find much of use here.