This volume focuses on the four most influential Islamic authority structures with a visible following among Muslims around the globe: Al-Azhar (Egypt); Saudi Salafism (Saudi Arabia); Deoband (South Asia); Diyanet (Turkey).

Intro -- Preface -- Note on Transliteration -- Glossary -- Introduction -- Part I al-Azhar University and Mosque Network -- Chapter 1. al-Azhar University: A Crisis of Authority -- Chapter 2. History and Continuity: al-Azhar and Egypt -- Chapter 3. al-Azhar, Wasaṭīyah, and the Wāqi' -- Part II Saudi Salafism -- Chapter 4. Saudi Salafism amid Rapid Social Change -- Chapter 5. Evolution of Saudi Salafism -- Chapter 6. Post-Salafism: Salman al-Ouda and Hatim al-Awni -- Part III Deobandi Madrasah Network -- Chapter 7. The Deobandi Network: Steadfast in Taqlīd -- Chapter 8. Darul Uloom Deoband and South Asian Islam -- Chapter 9. Deoband's Conservatism: The Dār al-Iftā', Nadwatul Ulama and Muftī Muhammad Taqi Usmani -- Part IV Diyanet -- Chapter 10. Diyanet: Taking Center Stage -- Chapter 11. Religion in the Service of the State: Diyanet and Republican Turkey -- Chapter 12. Turkish Islamic Debates: Diyanet, Hayrettin Karaman, and Recep Şentürk -- Notes on the Contributors -- Index.

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