Exploring Muslim Contexts : EMC. Muslim Cultures of the Indian Ocean: Diversity and Pluralism, Past and Present

Explores the role of Islam in forming and transforming interconnectivity across the Indian Ocean World from a longue durée perspectiveHighlights the centrality of Muslim cultures in understanding interconnectivity across the Indian OceanExplores the role of Islam in forming and transforming global i...

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Contributors: Battle, Stephen (Contributor) ; Blanchard, Pierre (Contributor) ; Desai, Madhavi (Contributor) ; Desai, Miki (Contributor) ; Ebrahimi, Roghayeh (Contributor) ; Falt, Eric (Contributor) ; Ghali, Walid (Contributor) ; Hoffman, Valerie J. (Contributor) ; Jameel, Mohamed Mauroof (Contributor) ; Khan, Gulfishan (Contributor) ; Mirza, Sana (Contributor) ; Nicolini, Beatrice (Contributor) ; O’Kane, Bernard (Contributor) ; Pirbhai, M. Reza (Contributor) ; Pradines, Stéphane (Contributor, Editor) ; Topan, Farouk (Contributor)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Edinburgh Edinburgh University Press 2023
In:Year: 2023
Series/Journal:Exploring Muslim Contexts EMC
Further subjects:B Islamic civilization History
B Muslims (Indian Ocean Region) History
B ARCHITECTURE  / Buildings / Religious
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Rights Information:CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Parallel Edition:Erscheint auch als: 9781474486491
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Summary:Explores the role of Islam in forming and transforming interconnectivity across the Indian Ocean World from a longue durée perspectiveHighlights the centrality of Muslim cultures in understanding interconnectivity across the Indian OceanExplores the role of Islam in forming and transforming global interactions and local agencies across the Indian OceanOffers intra-Muslim perceptions of beliefs, practices and activities, both religious and otherPresents 15 case studies across Ethiopia, Gujarat, Java, Kerala, the Malay-Indonesian archipelago, Maldives, Oman, Tanzania, Zanzibar and the Persianate cultural zoneThis book examines the role of Muslim communities in the emergence of connections and mobilities across the Indian Ocean World from a longue durée perspective. Spanning the 7th century through the medieval period until the present day, this book aims to move beyond the usual focus on geographical sub-regions to highlight different aspects of interconnectivity in relation to Islam. Analysing textual and material evidence, contributors examine identities and diasporas, manuscripts and literature, as well as vernacular and religious architecture. It aims to explore networks and circulations of peoples, ideas and ideologies, as well as art, culture, religion and heritage. It focuses on global interactions as well as local agencies in context
ISBN:1474486517
Access:Restricted Access
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1515/9781474486514

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