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Title RENEGOTIATING EGYPTIAN MUSLIM IDENTITY: A DIASPORIC STUDY OF RAJIA HASSIB’S A PURE HEART AND IN THE LANGUAGE OF MIRACLES

Author(s) AQSA SAJJAD

Abstract Title: Renegotiating Egyptian Muslim Identity: A Diasporic Study of Rajia Hassib’s A Pure Heart and In the Language of Miracles This research study has aimed to offer a different viewpoint on the widely held conception of the identity of Egyptian Muslims in the USA, by conducting a diasporic study of Rajia Hassib's novels A Pure Heart and In the Language of Miracles. This study deviates from the norm by emphasizing the intersectionality within the Egyptian Muslim migrant population, shedding light on their unique approaches to navigating complex identities and challenging stereotypes in both Egyptian and host countries. By examining the selected novels of Rajia Hassib, the research has shown how migrant Muslim Egyptians in particular deal with and dispel preconceptions about their identity, especially within the nations they have migrated to. The theoretical framework utilized in this study has adapted Erikson’s ideas of Identity Development and Cultural Psychology with Homi K. Bhabha’s ideas of Third Space and Hybridity to examine how people navigate through their various identity constructs within Egyptian sociocultural contexts. The research has shed light on the problems of alienation by analyzing their experiences as depicted in the selected texts. It contributes to a deeper understanding of how cultural dynamics shape notions of belonging and exclusion for individuals in the West. The study has further highlighted how difficult it is to create an identity, especially in the wake of 9/11, and how Muslim immigrant identity is still shaped by enduring problems of cultural dissonance, "othering," and Islamophobia. This research posits that a more accepting and caring cohabitation is the first step towards creating inclusive and fair communities. The study emphasizes how important it is to recognize and value this variety in addition to its richness of culture. Society needs to go beyond crude preconceptions and appreciate the diverse range of cultures, histories, and experiences that make up the Muslim American community. This can open the door for a more accepting, understanding, and peaceful cohabitation that values the diversity found in the intricate mosaic of American culture.

Type Thesis/Dissertation MS

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Language English

Publication Date 2024-10-31

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