RT Article
T1 Social Capital as a Lubricant for Exercising Rights: a Case Study of Selected Muslims in North East England
JF Journal of Muslims in Europe
VO 8
IS 3
SP 359
OP 379
A1 Zal, W. A. Amir
LA English
PB Brill
YR 2019
UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/1684872111
AB This article explores how social capital acts as a lubricant to create good interactions and relationships to help Muslim communities exercise their rights, buttressed by support systems. An exploratory case study involving 24 participants is conducted in North East England. Findings reveal that good social capital assists participants in communicating beyond their communities, and creates mutual understanding and acceptance within Muslim communities and with other locals. Muslim community organisations and support systems help them exercise their rights and practise religious obligations. Thus, social capital is a lubricant that helps the Muslim community exercise their rights and be accepted as locals.
K1 Muslim Community
K1 Community Development
K1 Human Rights
K1 Interaction
K1 Social Capital
K1 Support System
DO 10.1163/22117954-12341399