Current Issues in Islam

Current Issues in Islam is a series of scholarly, peer-reviewed publications initiated by the Gülen Chair for Intercultural Studies (GCIS) (2010-2020) at KU Leuven.

 GPRCGulen Chair

The publications in the series provide insight into the daily life and major developments within intercultural and interreligious settings where Islam features as an important dynamic. They bring original, well-researched, and critical appraisals that aim to contribute to the on-going academic debate in this field as well as providing insights to policymakers and stakeholders working to develop and deliver new ideas for social cohesion and peaceful community relations.


Editorial board

Baderin, Mashood, SOAS, University of London
Fadil, Nadia, KU Leuven
Goddeeris, Idesbald, KU Leuven
Hashemi, Nader, University of Denver
Leman, Johan, GCIS, emeritus, KU Leuven
Nicaise, Ides, KU Leuven
Pang, Chinglin, University of Antwerp, and KU Leuven
Platti, Emilio, emeritus, KU Leuven
Schallenbergh, Gino, KU Leuven (†)
Tayob, Abdulkader, University of Cape Town
Stallaert, Christiane, University of Antwerp, and KU Leuven
Toğuşlu, Erkan, GCIS, KU Leuven
Zemni, Sami, Universiteit Gent
Book cover for the book Turkish German Muslims and Comedy Entertainment Turkish German Muslims and Comedy Entertainment

Benjamin Nickl (Author),

October 2020

Book cover for the book Militant Jihadism Militant Jihadism

Serafettin Pektas (Editor), Johan Leman (Editor),

October 2019

Book cover for the book European Muslims and New Media European Muslims and New Media

Merve Kayıkcı (Editor), Leen d’Haenens (),

September 2017

Book cover for the book Hui Muslims in China Hui Muslims in China

Gui Rong (Editor), Hacer Zekiye Gönül (Editor), Zhang Xiaoyan (Editor),

September 2016

Book cover for the book Everyday Life Practices of Muslims in Europe Everyday Life Practices of Muslims in Europe

Erkan Toguslu (Editor),

August 2015

Book cover for the book Modern Islamic Thinking and Activism Modern Islamic Thinking and Activism

Erkan Toguslu (Editor), Johan Leman (Editor),

May 2014

Book cover for the book New Multicultural Identities in Europe New Multicultural Identities in Europe

Erkan Toguslu (Editor), Johan Leman (Editor), Ismail Mesut Sezgin (Editor),

January 2014