Mapping Muslim Chaplaincy

What is it about?

In recent decades, Muslims have become more involved in providing spiritual and religious care in public institutions. This is especially the case in countries where Muslims are in a minority, and where chaplaincy is already well-established (e.g. in hospitals, the military, prisons, or universities). This article reviews the published research that has been done about the work of Muslim chaplains and the growth of this area of religious work. We note the increasing professionalisation of Muslim chaplaincy, debates about the extent to which Muslims should accommodate themselves within existing chaplaincy frameworks, and the exciting ways that Muslim women are contributing to this area of professional religious work.

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