Hindu Amir of Muslims
Indigenized Islam from the Indian Ocean Littoral of Malabar
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Product details:
- Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
- Date of Publication 30 April 2026
- ISBN 9789361319150
- Binding Hardback
- No. of pages280 pages
- Size 222x142x22 mm
- Weight 460 g
- Language 700
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Short description:
Offers a pioneering exploration of how Indigenized Islam emerged in Malabar, revealing the unique integration of local customs with Islamic practices and the distinctive interactions between diverse cultural and religious elements.
MoreLong description:
This book explores the pivotal role of integration in shaping Indigenized Islam in 16th-century Malabar, a region along the Indian Ocean's coastal fringes. Through a detailed examination of popular traditions, primary texts, and archaeological and architectural artifacts, this study seeks to unravel the historical processes that facilitated the fusion of Islam within the local vernacular context.
Among the diverse Muslim ethnic groups of Malabar, indigenous customs and traditions were intricately woven into their religious identity, contributing to a distinctive, inclusive character. The study highlights phenomena such as the recognition of the Hindu King Zamorin of Calicut as the Amir of the Muslims and the advocacy by Muslim scholars and leaders for military Jihad to protect non-Muslim rulers' sovereignty. These elements reflect the complex nature of Indigenized Islam.
Central to this localized practice was the veneration of indigenous shrines and the organization of ceremonial processions to Sufi enclaves, marking a departure from conventional Arab Cultural Islam. These practices illustrate the dynamic interplay between local elements and the evolving Islamic framework. The introduction of Islam to the Indian subcontinent was significantly shaped by natural rhythms and commercial dynamics, resulting in a unique trajectory within Islamic history. Muslim communities in the Indian Ocean's bustling port cities embraced this trajectory, disseminating core tenets of faith and transforming distinct confessional entities into integrated collectives.
This volume navigates the various pathways through which Malabar Islam emerged as a unique blend of indigenous cultural expressions within the broader Islamic heritage. It enhances our understanding of historical interactions, cultural fusion, and religious dynamics, offering a nuanced portrayal of the transformative forces shaping Islamic practices and identities.
Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments
List of Images
Introduction: Multiple Ports, Many Spices, Mixt Piety: Intersections of Indian Ocean Trade and Spirituality
CHAPTER 1: Lunar Splits and Royal Shifts: The Historical Trajectory of Cleaving the Moon, the Division of Sovereignty and the King's Embrace of Islam
CHAPTER 2: Sojourn Communities and Integrated Enclaves: Preceding the Narratives of the 'First Indian Mosque' and 'First Indian Muslim'
CHAPTER 3: The Non-Muslim King - Amir of Muslims: Analysing the Zamorin's Role and Authority within the Muslim Hierarchy
CHAPTER 4: Harmonious Jihad: Muslim Advocacy for the Defence of non-Muslim King
CHAPTER 5: Traversing Traditions: Integration in Artistic and Festive Practices
Conclusion: Reconstructing Intersecting Identities: Interreligious Relations and Historical Continuities in Malabar
Bibliography
Index
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