Religious Authority

Expressions of Political Theology

Exploring the kinds of influences of the politico-theological conceptions of Malcolm X and his life trajectory, as a reservoir of concerns and values, illuminates that specific Muslim artists may have become part of the informal Anglophone network of interdependent Islamic teachers and institutions which seems focused on reforming the power structure between Islam and “Muslim old world” views and those of the “Muslim new world” by incorporating the inclusive symbol that Malcolm X is. As such, Muslim performing artists who encountered a mediation of Malcolm X in politico-theological ways may have become more or less involved in complex relationships concerning the bearing ideology in the Muslim world and, similarly, involved in those concerning the bearing ideology in the nation states.

Islam, Culture and Authoritative Voices

Considering the restrictive voices in Islam in relation to the Western ideal of autonomous art, it is crucial to put the independency of the field of Muslim performing artists in the UK and the US into perspective. Reflecting on the theories of Bourdieu and Roy, two dimensions are found. The civilisational view endeavours relative social autonomy that counters the prevalent hierarchies representing the hegemony of the old Muslim world in Islam. In seeking to liberate art, the artistic view strives for artistic autonomy by positioning the acts of questioning at the core of the faith of Islam.

2019-03-31T09:39:53+00:00Door |Categorieën: Publications|Tags: |
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