Islamization in Modern South Asia: Deobandi Reform and the Gujjar Response
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Main Author: Singh, David Emmanuel 1961- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Boston De Gruyter 2012
Series:Religion and Society
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Online Access:DE-1046
DE-1047
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The religious identity of indegenous Gujjars in the Himilayan region remains largely unexplored. This book argues that their choice to associate with Deobandi Islam occurs in the wider context of conservation debates, local government-led efforts to relocate them from the Rajaji National Park in Uttarakhand, India, and the failure of NGOs to represent their interests. Based on documents and interviews, this detailed work explores both the continuing expansion of Deobandi reform and the responses of the Gujjars. It points toward the role of Islam in integrating marginal groups in South Asia
Includes bibliographical references (p. [236]-275) and index
The Deoband school -- The Van Gujjars -- The Gujjar 'indigeneity' -- Deobandi Islamization -- The Gujjar response
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (344 p.)
ISBN:1614511853
1614512469
9781614511854
9781614512462

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