ISBN:
9781032451701
,
9781032574752
Language:
English
Pages:
xviii, 246 Seiten
,
Illustrationen
Series Statement:
Global Islamic cultures
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als South Asian Islam
DDC:
297.0954
Keywords:
Islam History
;
Muslims History
;
Aufsatzsammlung
;
Südasien
;
Islam
;
Muslim
Abstract:
"This volume explores the historical trajectory of the spread of Islam in South Asia and how the engagements of the past have played a crucial role in the making of the present outfits of South Asian Islam. Islam in South Asia has maintained a distinct role while imbibing cultural, social, ethnic, folk, and artistic networks of the subcontinent in diverse echelons. In an unequivocal analysis, this volume showcases the visible varieties of Islam from an array of regional cultural, ethnic, and vernacular groups. While many characteristics remain distinct in different provinces or regions of South Asia, similarities are palpable in etiquettes, customary laws, art and architecture. More than regional differences, various ethnic groups from all poles of the Indian subcontinent have paved the way for the dissimilar landscapes of Islam, in tandem with differences of languages, cultures and festivals. The case studies in this book exhibit forms of cultural pluralism in the communities, which have helped in building a cohesive community. Part of the 'Global Islamic Cultures' series that looks at integrated and indigenized Islam, this book will be of interest to students and researchers of religion, religious history, theology, study of Islamic law and politics, cultural studies, and South Asian Studies. It will also be useful to general readers who are interested in world religions and cultures"--
Description / Table of Contents:
Introduction / Nasr Muhammad Arif and Abbas Panakkal -- Part I: Theology, Jurisprudence, and Syncretic Traditions: 1. Monsoon Landscapes of Indian Islam / Sebastian R. Prange -- 2. The Chistīs and Cross-cultural Interactions in Medieval South Asia / Moin Ahmad Nizami -- 3. Islamic Law: State Policies, Sharia, and Promotion of Syncretic Practices / Faizan Mustafa -- Part II: State and Society: 4. Multifaith Relationships and Civilization-Building in India's Muslim States and Societies / Arshad Islam -- 5. Muslim India: A Thousand Years of Travel Accounts / Morgan Davis -- 6. Cultural Integration in Indian Muslim Communities: Cases of Malabar and Assam / Abbas Panakkal and K. M. Baharul Islam -- Part III: Architecture, Arts, and New Cultures: 7. Localizing Islam in South Asia / Ali S. Asani -- 8. Architectural Diversity in Indian Islam / Natalie H. Shokoohy -- 9. Muslim Epigraphy and Ornamentation: Its Diversity in Indian Culture / Mehrdad Shokoohy -- Index.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
DOI:
10.4324/9781003439530
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