Bøger af Norshahril Saat

Examines Islamic studies graduates who obtained their degrees from universities in the Middle East, Malaysia and Indonesia. The book identifies factors that condition the proliferation of Islamic studies graduates in Singapore, examines the religious institutions they attend, the nature of Islamic education they received, and their challenges.

The Al-Azhar University remains the top destination for Southeast Asian students pursuing an Islamic studies degree. The university, built in the last millennium, has been able to withstand competition from modern universities across the globe and continues to produce influential Islamic studies graduates. What are the motivations of students pursuing a degree at Al-Azhar? What are the challenges they face? Are they certain of their future and career opportunities upon their return to Singapore? This book combines both qualitative and quantitative analysis of former and current students at the Al-Azhar University. It not only hopes to develop more critical analysis of returning Al-Azhar graduates but also attempts to understand the deeper connections between Muslims in Southeast Asia, particularly Singapore, and the Middle East.

This author of this book argues that while generally ulamas, or religious teachers, had to support state ideologies, they sometimes succeeded in YcapturingOE the state by influencing policies in their favour.