"Home is gone" The desire to Belong and the Renegotiation of Home (original) (raw)

This paper explores the intersection of religion, ethnicity, and belonging among young Muslims in Denmark, focusing on narratives of home and community. It uses the concept of desire to examine how these narratives challenge traditional notions of belonging tied to specific locations, suggesting that belonging is an embodied and affective process. By presenting the diverse experiences of three men from different migration backgrounds, the study highlights the multiplicity of belonging and calls for a nuanced understanding of identity among Muslims in contemporary society.