Mass conversions to hinduism among Indian muslims

After a look at the process of Hinduisation and Hinduisation of Indian Muslims, the authors discuss mass conversions among Muslims to Hinduism. They (the authors) point out that in such cases of mass conversions of Muslims, the central thrust has been on their de-Islamisation rather than on their ac...

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Published in:Economic & political weekly
Main Author: Sikand, Yoginder 1967- (Author)
Contributors: Katju, Manjari (Other)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: 1994
In: Economic & political weekly
Further subjects:B Panjab India
B Religious sociology
B Einflussgröße
B Religion
B Panjab Pakistan
B Hinduism
B Muslim
B India
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Summary:After a look at the process of Hinduisation and Hinduisation of Indian Muslims, the authors discuss mass conversions among Muslims to Hinduism. They (the authors) point out that in such cases of mass conversions of Muslims, the central thrust has been on their de-Islamisation rather than on their accepting the Hindu religion. (DÜI-Sen)
ISSN:0012-9976
Contains:In: Economic & political weekly