Islam in Hong Kong
Subtitle: Muslims and everyday life in China's World City
By: Paul O'Connor
Series: Hong Kong culture and society; Hong Kong culture and society
Publisher: Hong Kong University Press
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Hong Kong
Language: eng
Number of pages: 217
ISBN-13: 9789888139583; 9789888139576
Subjects: Muslims; Islam
Other titles: Muslims and everyday life in China's World City
Description: More than a quarter of a million Muslims live and work in Hong Kong. Among them are descendants of families who have been in the city for generations, recent immigrants from around the world, and growing numbers of migrant workers. Islam in Hong Kong explores the lives of Muslims as ethnic and religious minorities in this unique postcolonial Chinese city. Drawing on interviews with Muslims of different origins, O'Connor builds a detailed picture of daily life through topical chapters on language, space, religious education, daily prayers, maintaining a halal diet in a Chinese environment, racism, and other subjects. Although the picture that emerges is complex and ambiguous, one striking conclusion is that Muslims in Hong Kong generally find acceptance as a community and do not consider themselves to be victimised because of their religion.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.