
The Muslim communities of Southeast Asia are diverse, complex and increasingly influential in the broader Islamic world. However, the extraordinary breadth of practices and views across the Muslim world is not widely understood outside the region, often because of the difficulty of locating and putting in context the material produced by Muslims themselves. This is the first sourcebook to present...
Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9812303677
ISBN-13: 978-9812303677
Package Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.8 x 1.6 inches
Amazon Rank: 6275237
Format: PDF ePub Text djvu book
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Islam was introduced to Southeast Asia through the Indian Ocean shipping routes. The spread was not uniform, and typically incorporated local practices, giving these practices a new meaning within the context of the new faith. Local laws and customs ...
ection of contemporary materials on Islam in Southeast Asia, most of which have not previously been available in English. The material covers six broad themes: personal expressions of faith; Islamic law; state and governance; women and family; jihad; and interactions with non-Muslims and the wider Muslim world. The book looks at the ideological and doctrinal content of Islam in Southeast Asia in all its facets, while also exploring the motivations underlying different interpretations and viewpoints. This is an essential book for anyone seeking to understand the concerns, language and objectives of the main Muslim groups in Southeast Asia.