التنوع الثقافي والهوية في العالم الإسلامي المعاصر

The Role of Religion in Shaping Cultural Identities in Islamic Eras

Authors

  • Dr. Imran Ali Institute of Religious Studies, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan. Author

Keywords:

Islamic identity, cultural transformation, religious influence, Islamic empires, social norms

Abstract

This article explores the profound role that religion played in shaping cultural identities during the Islamic eras. Through a historical lens, it investigates how Islamic religious teachings, practices, and institutions contributed to the formation of cultural norms, values, and social identities in various regions of the Muslim world. The influence of Islam on literature, art, philosophy, and governance is examined, with a focus on how religious beliefs intertwined with local customs to create distinct Islamic cultural identities. The study draws from a range of historical periods and geographical contexts, from the early Islamic period to the flourishing of Islamic empires, such as the Abbasid, Ottoman, and Mughal empires.

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Published

2023-06-30

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2023): The Study of Religion And History

Section

Arabic

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