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Olivier Roy indicates that the first result of the Muslim immigration to Europe is the break from the culture of origin. While analyzing this process that he called “re-Islamization”, Roy focuses on the Muslims living in Europe. Although Roy’s analysis - focusing on the Muslims- is consistent within itself, it is based on a one-way analytical perspective. Today, however, conducting a trilateral analysis becomes compulsory when it comes to Europe and the Muslim identity. While the first stage of the migration process was naturally bringing the “Europe” forward as an active subject, it used to leave the Muslims in a passive position. In the second stage, the Muslim population was involved in the process actively. This case was also the beginning of the process which was described as "Re-Islamization" by Roy. Nevertheless, in the third stage, the process of re-Islamization evolves into a new phase with the active participation of the culture of origin in the process.
The globalized conditions today ensure effective re-activation of the local Islamic dynamics. The most prominent feature of this process distinguishing itself in many areas including political, social, cultural and scientific areas, is the contact re-ensured with the migrating population. Muslim countries consider the breaking-off of contact with the Muslim immigrants in Europe as assimilation. Therefore, they have a tendency to re-establish the traditional ties disconnected in modern conditions. In such case, analyzing the Islamic presence in Europe in sociological terms requires the simultaneous evaluation of a triple perspective. Namely, in addition to the Europe and European Muslims, the local Islamic culture also needs to be addressed as a third subject and independent factor.
Social sciences experts constitute one of the most important dynamics of the third subject. Since these experts' opinions are supported by scientific data, their sphere of influence becomes wider. This study addresses the approaches adopted by social science experts in Turkey on the presence of Islam in Europe. Besides, this study aims to provide current data about the processes such as contemporary Islamic identity, integration, secularism, freedom and religious pluralism in Europe. It also aims to provide clues about the nature of the communication network re-established over the cultures of origin. When all data are evaluated together, the study ensures opportunity for capturing a panoramic image about the Islamic presence in Europe from Turkey. The study data are based on the information obtained through peer to peer communication.
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