Southeast Asian Islam: Spectrum of Integration

This book explores Muslim communities in Southeast Asia, the integration of Islamic culture with diverse ethnic cultures, and the practice of cultural and religious coexistence. It traces the origins and processes of adoption, transmission, and adaptation of Islam by various ethnic communities and examines the experimentations and integration of Islam in local politics, cultural networks, law, rituals, education, art, and architecture. It also highlights examples of cultural pluralism, cosmopolitanism, and syncretism in Islamic religious practices due to the region's maritime economy and reputation as a marketplace of goods, languages, cultures, and ideas.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 13 February 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the intricate tapestry of Muslim communities in Southeast Asia, shedding light on the fascinating interplay between Islamic culture and the diverse ethnic tapestry of the region. It explores the rich and diverse practices of cultural and religious coexistence across various domains, highlighting the nuanced ways in which Islam has been adopted, transmitted, and adapted by diverse ethnic communities, including the Malay, Acehnese, Javanese, Sundanese, Sulawesi, Batak, Betawi, and Madurese communities, among others. The volume takes readers on a journey through the origins and processes of Islam's adoption, transmission, and adaptation, shedding light on the intricate ways in which it has shaped and influenced local politics, cultural networks, law, rituals, education, art, and architecture.

Furthermore, the book delves into the remarkable examples of cultural pluralism, cosmopolitanism, and syncretism that have persisted in Islamic religious practices in the region, owing to its maritime economy and reputation as a marketplace of goods, languages, cultures, and ideas. Part of the esteemed Global Islamic Culture series, this book offers valuable insights to students and researchers of theology and religion, Islamic studies, religious history, political Islam, cultural studies, and Southeast Asian Studies. It also appeals to readers with a keen interest in world religions and cultures, providing a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the complex and multifaceted dynamics of Muslim communities in Southeast Asia.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032451695