K. M. A. Ahamed Zubair

Islamic Traditions of Tamil Nadu

Socio-Religious and Cultural Identity of Muslim Tamils: Examining the Common Customs in India and Sri Lanka

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book examines the socio-religious and cultural customs of Muslim Tamils in India's Tamil Nadu state and Sri Lanka, focusing on their similarities and shared characteristics. It explores customs related to marriage, naming ceremonies, social rituals, house-warming, and religious festivals, highlighting the enduring nature of these practices despite political and social changes. The article emphasizes the cultural exchanges between Muslim Tamils in Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu, which have contributed to the enrichment of the Islamic Tamil culture. By providing a vivid portrayal of their socio-religious customs, this article offers insights into the cultural identity of Muslim Tamils. This work focuses on the common customs and practices that unite these two communities, such as marriage rituals, naming ceremonies, social rituals, house-warming traditions, and religious festivals. Despite political changes and social developments, these shared cultural patterns have persisted over time. The cultural exchanges between Muslim Tamils in Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu have played a significant role in enriching the Islamic Tamil culture., by exploring the common customs of Muslims.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: GlobeEdit
• Seitenzahl: 52
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. November 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 220mm x 150mm x 4mm
• Gewicht: 96g
• ISBN-13: 9786206794851
• ISBN-10: 6206794857
• Artikelnr.: 69687930

Autorenporträt

Le Dr K.M.A.Ahamed Zubair enseigne la littérature et la langue arabes au New College, à Chennai, en Inde. Il a écrit 252 livres en anglais, en tamoul, en hindi et en arabe, qui ont été publiés en Allemagne, en Irak, au Canada, en Lettonie, en Moldavie, à l'île Maurice, au Royaume-Uni et en Inde. Ses articles de recherche ont été publiés dans des revues de nombreux pays.