Observing Islam in Spain

Ana I. Planet Contreras

Islam in Spain has been transformed from a historical to a social matter in recent decades, attracting the attention of experts from a variety of disciplines. However, contributions to the field have been somewhat disperse. The multidisciplinary nature of the research done - mainly by specialists in Islamic Studies, Anthropology, Sociology and Law - has not been conducive to debates between specialists or to the publication of comprehensive works that recognize the wealth of views and findings. 'Observing Islam in Spain' contains the keys to understanding current debates about the presence of Muslim citizens in Spain with regard to symbolism and public space, the law, ritual, the question of re-Islamization and the association-building and political participation of young people and women.