A Study on Religious Devotion of Migrant Muslims: Case of Daegu Mosque Construction Conflict in South Korea
Author: Muhammad Adnan* , Kyunghak Kim, Zakir Khan, Emanuel Ntegamaherezo
Chonnam National University, South Kora.
Published Date: 2024-10-22
Keywords: Religious devotion, Discrimination, Religious practices, Religion, Worship, Conflict, Muslims, Mosque.
Abstract:
This paper investigates the multidimensional concept of religious devotion and its’ diverse dimensions among migrant Muslims in Daegu, South Korea, during the mosque construction conflict. There were concerns raised by local Koreans about noise, dust, potential impacts on property, and cultural values. It explains the significance of religious devotion for the migrant Muslims, shedding light on daily prayer rituals, preferred locations, and devotion to Islamic practices during the mosque conflict. We used the qualitative research method. The study reveals that religious devotion is integral to the lives of most of the respondents, despite numerous challenges. The paper incorporates perspectives from scholars like William James and Emile Durkheim to provide and understanding of religious devotion and its’ varied dimensions. The study aims to contribute to the understanding of the conflict’s effects on religious devotion in Daegu. The research underscores the need for further investigation into the mosque construction issue, alteration in religious commitment, and active stakeholder involvement to ensure fairness, inclusion, diversity, and multiculturalism.
