Thorough exploration of the distinct culture of the Mappila Muslims of Kerala; India. This book provides a comprehensive account of the distinct culture of the Mappila Muslims; a large community from the southern Indian state of Kerala. Although they were the first Muslim community in South Asia; the Mappilas are little-known in the West. Roland E. Miller explores the Mappilas’ fourteen-century-long history of social adaptation and their current status as a successful example of Muslim interaction with modernity. Once feared; now admired; Kerala’s Mappilas have produced an intellectual renaissance and renewed their ancient status as a model of social harmony. Miller provides an account of Mappila history and looks at the formation of Mappila culture; which has developed through the interaction of Islamic and Malayali influences. Descriptions of current day life cycles; religion; ritual; work life; education; and leadership are included.
#4725549 in Books 2008-10-02Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x .63 x 5.50l; .70 #File Name: 143826416X276 pages
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