4 The Ulama: Pragmatism and Political Acquiescence

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter 1
2. Table of Contents 5
3. 1 Introduction: The State, Islam, and Muslim Activism in Singapore 7
4. 2 Muslim Activism: A Survey across the World 37
5. 3 Argument: Political Opportunities and Muslim Strategies 69
6. 4 The Ulama: Pragmatism and Political Acquiescence 103
7. 5 Liberal Activists: Playing by the System and Making Gains 161
8. 6 The Conservative Dilemma: To Challenge or Accept State Proclamations? 213
9. 7 Conclusion 263
10. Combined Bibliography 277
11. Index 302