Islamic Reform and Colonial Discourse on Modernity in India Socio-Political and Religious Thought of Vakkom Moulavi |
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Author:
| Abraham, Jose |
Series title: | Postcolonialism and Religions Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-137-37884-2 |
Publication Date: | Dec 2014 |
Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan
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Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | USD $74.99 |
Book Description:
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In Kerala, Vakkom Moulavi motivated Muslims to embrace modernity, especially modern education, in order to reap maximum benefit. In this process, he initiated numerous religious reforms. However, he held fairly ambivalent attitudes towards individualism, materialism and secularization, defending Islam against the attacks of Christian missionaries.
In Kerala, Vakkom Moulavi motivated Muslims to embrace modernity, especially modern education, in order to reap maximum benefit. In this process, he initiated numerous religious reforms. However, he held fairly ambivalent attitudes towards individualism, materialism and secularization, defending Islam against the attacks of Christian missionaries.