الديني الشعبي وأثره على الممارسات الدينية في العالم الإسلامي
"Popular Religiosity and Its Impact on Religious Practices in the Islamic World"
Keywords:
Religious minorities, Islamic Sharia, constitutional law, human rights, interfaith harmonyAbstract
Popular religiosity, often termed as al-ta’din al-sha’abi, represents the intersection of traditional Islamic teachings with localized cultural practices, shaping the lived religious experiences of Muslim communities. This study explores the multifaceted influence of popular religiosity on ritual observances, community cohesion, and individual spirituality across various regions in the Islamic world. Drawing on ethnographic research, historical records, and contemporary field studies, the analysis highlights how local customs, folklore, and socio-cultural norms integrate with canonical Islamic practices, sometimes reinforcing, other times reshaping them. The study also examines the role of religious authorities and educational institutions in negotiating the boundaries between formal doctrinal practices and popular expressions of faith. Findings suggest that popular religiosity not only preserves cultural heritage but also provides adaptive mechanisms for Muslims to engage meaningfully with their faith in a rapidly changing global environment. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of the pluralistic nature of Islamic practice and offers insights for scholars, policymakers, and religious educators interested in the dynamics of faith and culture.
