Publication

This report provides an empirical examination of the role of Muslim civil society organizations through two case studies in Jordan and Egypt. The authors pay particular attention to the role Islam plays in social welfare organizations, development NGOs, charities, youth movements, health clinics and various educational institutions. The case study on Jordan focuses on the sector of social welfare organizations in the country, illustrating the broad spectrum of different Muslim discourses and practices found in Jordanian civil society. The case study on Egypt focuses more specifically on a smaller group of recently established youth organizations.