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Routledge - Frontiers of Embedded Muslim Communities in India

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Explore a modern academic perspective on Muslim societies with Frontiers of Embedded Muslim Communities in India by Routledge. This volume moves away from viewing Islamic traditions, identities, and beliefs as static or unchangeable. Instead, it uses an evolutionary lens to study how communities and ideologies develop over time. This book rejects the idea of a monolithic or authentic Islam, instead highlighting the diversity within Muslim communities. It breaks down fixed binary oppositions, such as the perceived divide between the ulama and sufi saints or the distinction between textual and lived Islam. By examining how the language of Islam is used by individuals and organizations, the text demonstrates that the meanings of Islamic symbols are not fixed. Ideal for students and researchers in anthropology and sociology, this work provides a deep look into the fluid nature of religious practice and social identity in India. It serves as an essential resource for understanding the complex reality of contemporary Muslim life.

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Challenges the idea of static or frozen Islamic traditions by using an evolutionary lens to study community development.

Rejects monolithic views of Islam to present a more accurate picture of diverse Muslim identities and practices.

Examines the breakdown of traditional binaries like the distinction between textual and lived Islam.

Explores how individuals and organizations use Islamic language and symbols in changing social contexts.

Provides a scholarly approach to understanding the lack of fixity in religious meanings and community structures.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415668883
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 28 April 2011
Listed Since: 11 November 2010

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