"Dans l'islam, on doit aussi faire un peu de recherche soi-même"

"Dans l'islam, on doit aussi faire un peu de recherche soi-même". La reconnaissance de l'autorité dans les quetions religieuses chez les femmes musulmanes en Suisse

Abstract

This article investigates the attribution of authority by Swiss Muslim women. It is shown that the interviewed women have a critical attitude towards (male) shaiks and imams and appreciate the experience of elder woman. Concerning religious texts, the women more likely read hadith-compilations then the Qur'an and appreciate basic books with titles as "50 questions and answers about Islam". The women insist that every individual Muslim (woman) have to search herself for answers. However, the empirical data shows that in a quest of an answer to a question about religion, (male or female) leaders are needed.

Keywords

• Legitimacy and Authority
• Islam in Europe
• Muslim Women's Religiousity
• Switzerland
• Religious Authority

In: Mallory Schneuwly Purdie, Matteo Gianni, and Magali Jenny (dir.), "Musulmans d'aujourd'huit. Identités plurielles en Suisse", Genève : Labor et Fides 2009, pp. 127-153.