Al Rashid Mosque
Building Canadian Muslim Communities
Published on 18. June 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-1-77212-333-3 (ISBN)
Description
Forty years ago, as a young scholar in Islamic Studies at the University of Alberta, Al Rashid's Muslims welcomed my queries, tolerated my ignorance, and joyfully opened their homes and their hearts.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Alberta
Canada
Publishing group
University of Alberta Press
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 226 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
417 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-77212-333-3 (9781772123333)
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06/2018
University of Alberta Press (CA)
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Earle H. Waugh has primarily studied Islam in Canada and the Middle East throughout his academic career. A Professor Emeritus of the University of Alberta, he is also a senior scholar with publications in a variety of cultural areas, including religious studies, health and culture, and Indigenous language maintenance. Now retired, he lives in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.
Content
1 Leaving for Rihla
The Homeland Situation and the Travelling Identity, 1850s-1930s
2 The Foundations of Al Rashid
Creating a Social and Cultural Place, 1930-1970
3 The Evolution of a Canadian Mosque Tradition
The New Al Rashid, 1975-2005
4 Conserving a Canadian Islamic Community during Adversity
Al Rashid Post 9/11, 2001-2010
5 Transitioning into the Future
2010s and Beyond
Epilogue: The Iconic Al Rashid, Its Community, and Rihla
The Homeland Situation and the Travelling Identity, 1850s-1930s
2 The Foundations of Al Rashid
Creating a Social and Cultural Place, 1930-1970
3 The Evolution of a Canadian Mosque Tradition
The New Al Rashid, 1975-2005
4 Conserving a Canadian Islamic Community during Adversity
Al Rashid Post 9/11, 2001-2010
5 Transitioning into the Future
2010s and Beyond
Epilogue: The Iconic Al Rashid, Its Community, and Rihla