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    This document discusses a case study of Ankara Centre for Thought and Research (ACTOR-ADAM) in Ankara, Turkey and its role in promoting Islamic identity through various civil society programs. The study uses participant observation and interviews to examine how the organization promotes Islamic identity among younger generations through Islamic education programs, social programs, religious programs, and humanitarian programs. It concludes that ACTOR-ADAM has been successfully promoting Islamic values and teachings among participants and helping them apply Islamic principles to their daily lives. However, it suggests the organization could further promote identity by including visits to important Islamic sites.

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    This document discusses a case study of Ankara Centre for Thought and Research (ACTOR-ADAM) in Ankara, Turkey and its role in promoting Islamic identity through various civil society programs. The study uses participant observation and interviews to examine how the organization promotes Islamic identity among younger generations through Islamic education programs, social programs, religious programs, and humanitarian programs. It concludes that ACTOR-ADAM has been successfully promoting Islamic values and teachings among participants and helping them apply Islamic principles to their daily lives. However, it suggests the organization could further promote identity by including visits to important Islamic sites.

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    This document discusses a case study of Ankara Centre for Thought and Research (ACTOR-ADAM) in Ankara, Turkey and its role in promoting Islamic identity through various civil society programs. The study uses participant observation and interviews to examine how the organization promotes Islamic identity among younger generations through Islamic education programs, social programs, religious programs, and humanitarian programs. It concludes that ACTOR-ADAM has been successfully promoting Islamic values and teachings among participants and helping them apply Islamic principles to their daily lives. However, it suggests the organization could further promote identity by including visits to important Islamic sites.

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    The Role of Civil Society in Promoting Islamic Identity: A

    Case Study of Ankara Centre for Though and Research


    (ACTOR-ADAM), Ankara-Turkey

    Dr. Wara Yusuf Abubakar


    Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University,
    Department of Political and Social Sciences
    The Purpose of the Study
    • The purpose of the study is to point out how Civil
    Society organizations greatly contribute to the
    promotion of Islamic identity.

    • To justify the fact that in spite of these roles played


    by the CSOs there are still much to be done.

    • To suggest some more practical approaches to be


    use by CSOs in promoting Islamic Identity.
    Material and Methods
    • This research placed more emphasis on both
    participant observation and semi- structured
    interviews.

    • The study is founded on the assumption that


    whether CSOs have role to play in the promotion of
    Islamic Identity.
    Main Outputs
    • It is vital to state that Civil Society Organizations
    CSOs otherwise known as the “third sector” have
    become a gargantuan tool for promoting not only
    Islamic identity but also transparency, societal
    peace, progress, development and stability.

    • ADAM-ACTOR a CSOs based in Ankara-Turkey has


    been promoting Islamic Identity among younger
    generations in the following areas:
    What Constitutes Muslim’s Identity?

    • Basically, the Qur’an emphasizes three dimensions that


    are the focal point of Muslim’s identities:
    • a. Fundamentals of the faith, including tawhid - the
    oneness of Allah, prophethood, the scriptures, and
    hereafter.
    • b. Fundamentals of the jurisprudence which involves
    commands and interdictions.
    • c. Individual and collective morality and character traits,
    such as trust, honesty, justice, compassion, and
    worthiness (Ramdane & Merah, 2017: 145).
    • Promoting Islamic Identity Through Islamic
    Education
    -Seminar and congresses: "Integrity of Knowledge”
    ……my studying at this organization made me to understand
    that Islamic Identity is beyond what I thought before …it has to
    do with morality, ethics, family relation, daily life and the rest of
    it…….

    -ADAM Academy- Journal of Social Sciences


    - School of Thought (Düşünce Okulu)
    •Promoting Islamic Identity Through Social
    Programs
    - Camping
    ……..ADAM support scientific and religious
    activities with artistic activities…
    -Turkish Nay Music and Picnic
    -TEZHİP – Turkish Art of Illumination
    • Promoting Islamic Identity Through Religious
    Programs
    - Fridays Conferences

    ……..I especially benefited from the field of fiqh at ACTOR-


    ADAM. I benefited from the method of processing fiqh
    evidences and applying them to life and practice…..

    -Islamic Sciences School of Thought Specialization Programs


    (İhtisas Program)
    - School of Islamic Economics
    School of Islamic Law
    •Promoting Identity Through Humanitarian Islamic
    Programs

    -Ramadan Iftar program

    -Financial Assistance (Showing the importance of Zakat)


    Conclusion and Recommendation
    At the Ankara Centre for Thought and Research
    younger generations of all genders especially under
    its Specialization Programs (İhtisas Program) are
    taught the numerous aspects of Islamic education.
    On this note the students gained a wide range of
    knowledge of Islam and how a Muslims should live
    their live in all ramifications that includes marriage,
    naming, worship, business, work and other daily
    activities, these have promoted and is still
    promoting Muslim’s identity.
    • Undoubtedly Ankara Centre for Thought and Research
    (ADAM-ACTOR) has been doing a number of programs
    which are directly or indirectly promoting Islamic
    consciousness among its participants especially younger
    generations.

    • Asides these number of programs which we highlighted,


    the association can also includes some other programs
    that may include visit to famous Islamic places within and
    outside Turkey, such as Masjid Aqsa in Palestine, and
    other sacred places in Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.
    Thank You For
    Listening

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