Muslim Youth Between Quebecness and Canadianness: Religiosity, Identity, Citizenship, and Belonging

Tiflati, Hicham

doi:10.1353/ces.2017.0000

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“…Being Canadian was also consistent with previous research in terms of having diversity, acceptance of multiculturalism and freedom (Beyer et al, 2013;Tiflati, 2017). Similarly, perceived Canadian identity for the women and how other Canadians actually viewed them was also consistent with previous literature (Yousif, 2010).…”

Section: Chapter 7: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 89%

“…2006. There is also research on the concept of identity and how Muslim youth negotiate their identities both in Ontario and other provinces such as Quebec (Beyer et al, 2013;Tiflati, 2017) Muslims are often questioned on their "Canadian-ness" and ability to adapt to Western norms, it is interesting to see how Muslims themselves identify in terms of being Canadian and Muslim. As mentioned above, Muslims are not a homogenous group and thus can have very different interpretations of being a Muslim depending on the sect, culture, ethnicity and race they belong to.…”

Section: Acknowledgementsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Further, many defined Canadianness as being multicultural and accepting/ open to different cultures and religions. They appreciated Canada for allowing people to practice their religion (Tiflati, 2017;Beyer et al, 2013;Hussain, 2004). Nonetheless, young Muslims still face discrimination in Canada, which can often be attributed to Islamophobia.…”

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Being Canadian and Ahmadi Muslim: exploring identity formation of young Ahmadi Muslim women

Mohammad¹

2021

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This study explored the identity formation of young women from a minority Muslim group known as Ahmadis in Canada. Nine unstructured interviews were conducted with women between the ages of 20-26. The questions that this study explored were: How do Ahmadi Muslim women understand and negotiate their identities? What are the factors that shaped and influenced their identity? The participants noted various components of Canadian and Ahmadi identity. Being Canadian meant having multiculturalism/ diversity, being accepting, polite, watching hockey and eating foods such as poutine. Being Ahmadi Muslim meant to have a strong sense of community (Jama ‘at), a sense of sisterhood and unity. The study also found various factors which shaped the identities of these young women which included family, friends, location, the Jama ‘at (community) and parent’s immigration history. Recommendations for theory and practice are provided as well as implications for future research. Key Words: Identity, Ahmadi Muslim women, Identity formation, Canadian

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Being Canadian and Ahmadi Muslim: exploring identity formation of young Ahmadi Muslim women

Mohammad¹

2021

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“…The concept of Islam, a discerning Islamic identity and the representation of Islam in the western context were identified as the common area of interest discussed in all 16 studies. The majority of Muslim youth participants in these studies reported a strong connection with their religion (Collet, 2007; Eid, 2003; Kapinga and Van Hoven, 2020; Litchmore and Safdar, 2015; Nagra, 2011; Nagra and Maurutto, 2016; Tiflati, 2017). Furthermore, as noted in the literature, religiosity for Muslim youth in the west has an additional dimension where they are “adopting a ‘de-cultured’ understanding and practice of Islam whereby their religious identity is influenced by both traditional and modern sources” (Tiflati, 2017, p. 14).…”

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What it means to be a Muslim youth in Canada: a scoping review of empirical studies

Jamal

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PurposeOur thematic analysis of the academic literature on Canadian Muslim Youth aims to identify and describe the factors which contribute to the construction of identity among Muslim youth in Canada and make some research and policy recommendations to address this issue. In this review, we responded to the following questions: What is the current research evidence for Canadian Muslim Youth identity construction? What are the major themes included in the identified publications?Design/methodology/approachWhat does it mean to be a Muslim youth in Canada and how do Canadian Muslim youth negotiate and construct their identities in a globally polarized world? Using Arksey and O'Malley's framework (2005), a scoping review of empirical studies published between 2000 and 2021 was conducted to explore the diverse contexts that intersect in the creation of Canadian Muslim youth identity.FindingsA thematic analysis of the literature identified five key themes: religiosity, racism and discrimination, parental influence, citizenship and gender that intersect in multiple ways to contribute to the construction of diverse and complex Muslim youth identities. The scoping review highlights a gap in community-based research and the need for a broader range of theoretical perspectives on Muslim youth identity construction, as well as culturally appropriate policies and social work practice models for positive youth development.Originality/valueIn contemporary Canadian culture, Muslim youth must negotiate and create their own exclusive identity, which justifies the context of what it means to be Canadian and Muslim at the same time. As highlighted in the literature, a number of tensions within the Canadian policy, between the policy and the Muslim tradition and within the Muslim community itself pose challenges in the identity development among Muslim youth. Therefore, It is critical for social work practitioners, researchers and policymakers to consider above mentioned socio-political and religious dimensions while designing, implementing and evaluating youth programs for Muslim communities.

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“…47 Some scholars note how Muslim youth develop certain adaptation towards religion. As Tiflati 48 suggests, his study participants successfully absorb the core values of Canadian society, such as considering the individual the authentic center of life. 49 This phenomenon reiterates what Hassen 50 said that a 'decultured' understanding and practice of Islam had been adopted by Muslim youth in the West.…”

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Belongingness to Canada: Synthesizing Canadianness and Muslimness among Newly Emergent Canadian Muslims

Haq

2021

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The recent statistic reveals the number of Canadian Muslims increases multifold in decades. It is predicted that the Canadian Muslim population will grow significantly. The demographic postures of varied Canadian Muslims offer several features requiring scholarly attention and action from all interested stakeholders to look into the situation. That is to evoke Canadianness among those newly emergent Canadian Muslims who came to Canada as immigrants or born here and grown-up as Muslim. When each boundary is negotiated, the spectrum of Muslimness and Canadian-ness is synthesized in the making. This ongoing situation demands particular action to nurture a sense of belongingness for newly emergent Canadian Muslims to protect and promote Canadian multicultural society amidst external and internal challenges such as Islamophobia and radicalism. Based on scoping reviews on selected pieces of literature, the idea of finding a new model or denomination of Islam in Canada is a convincing step to synthesize Canadianness and Muslimness, which reflect the empirical situation of newly emergent Muslims in Canada. The history of the first mosque built in Canada taught us how the synthesis can be practically applied, how flexible Islam can be genuinely promoted, and the lines of doctrine and cultural difference can be deliberately blurred. This ethos demonstrates compatibility with Canadian values of openness and respect for diversity.

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Muslim Youth Between Quebecness and Canadianness: Religiosity, Identity, Citizenship, and Belonging

Cited by 11 publications

References 21 publications

Being Canadian and Ahmadi Muslim: exploring identity formation of young Ahmadi Muslim women

Being Canadian and Ahmadi Muslim: exploring identity formation of young Ahmadi Muslim women

What it means to be a Muslim youth in Canada: a scoping review of empirical studies

Belongingness to Canada: Synthesizing Canadianness and Muslimness among Newly Emergent Canadian Muslims

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