How Possessing, Lovesick and Avenging Jinns are Exorcised in Contemporary Sweden

Q1 Arts and Humanities

Journal of Muslims in Europe Pub Date : 2022-05-06 DOI:10.1163/22117954-bja10052

Michael Marlow

引用次数: 2

Abstract

This article investigates the practice of ruqya (Islamic exorcism) in Europe. First, the basic presuppositions of ruqya – the clientele, the jinns, and why they might possess humans – are explained. This is followed by an in-depth example of how ruqya is currently conducted in Sweden and a general model outlining nine stages is suggested for analysing ruqya. Finally, the article considers whether the practice of ruqya in Europe differs from the way it is practised in Muslim countries. Ruqya in Europe seems to include less physical violence, and it is implicitly used to counter Muslim assimilation and uphold orthodox Islamic values.

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占有、爱病和复仇的精灵在当代瑞典是如何被驱魔的

这篇文章调查了ruqya(伊斯兰驱魔)在欧洲的实践。首先，解释了ruqya的基本前提——客户、精灵以及它们为什么可能附身于人类。接下来是一个深入的例子，说明目前在瑞典是如何进行ruqya的，并提出了一个概述ruqya分析的九个阶段的一般模型。最后，文章考虑了欧洲的鲁奇亚习俗是否不同于穆斯林国家的习俗。在欧洲，Ruqya似乎包含较少的身体暴力，它被含蓄地用于反对穆斯林同化和维护正统的伊斯兰价值观。

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Journal of Muslims in Europe Arts and Humanities-Religious Studies

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Muslims in Europe is devoted to publishing articles dealing with contemporary issues on Islam and Muslims in Europe from all disciplines and across the whole region, as well as historical studies of relevance to the present. The focus is on articles offering cross-country comparisons or with significant theoretical or methodological relevance to the field. Case studies with innovative approaches or on under-explored issues, and studies of policy and policy development in the various European institutions, including the European courts, and transnational movements and social and cultural processes are also welcome. The journal also welcomes book reviews. All contributions to the journal must display a substantial use of primary-source material and must be original. The editors also encourage younger scholars to submit contributions. The Journal of Muslims in Europe has a double-blind peer review system and publishes articles in both English and French.