{"product_id":"hindu-amir-of-muslims-abbas-panakkal-9789361319150","title":"Hindu Amir of Muslims: Indigenized Islam from the Indian Ocean Littoral of Malabar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book explores the pivotal role of integration in shaping Indigenized Islam in 16th-century Malabar, a region along the Indian Ocean's coastal fringes.\u003c\/b\u003e Through a detailed examination of popular traditions, primary texts, and archaeological and architectural artifacts, this study seeks to unravel the historical processes that facilitated the fusion of Islam within the local vernacular context. \u003cbr\u003eAmong the diverse Muslim ethnic groups of Malabar, indigenous customs and traditions were intricately woven into their religious identity, contributing to a distinctive, inclusive character. The study highlights phenomena such as the recognition of the Hindu King Zamorin of Calicut as the Amir of the Muslims and the advocacy by Muslim scholars and leaders for military Jihad to protect non-Muslim rulers' sovereignty. These elements reflect the complex nature of Indigenized Islam. \u003cbr\u003eCentral to this localized practice was the veneration of indigenous shrines and the organization of ceremonial processions to Sufi enclaves, marking a departure from conventional Arab Cultural Islam. These practices illustrate the dynamic interplay between local elements and the evolving Islamic framework. The introduction of Islam to the Indian subcontinent was significantly shaped by natural rhythms and commercial dynamics, resulting in a unique trajectory within Islamic history. Muslim communities in the Indian Ocean's bustling port cities embraced this trajectory, disseminating core tenets of faith and transforming distinct confessional entities into integrated collectives. \u003cbr\u003eThis volume navigates the various pathways through which Malabar Islam emerged as a unique blend of indigenous cultural expressions within the broader Islamic heritage. It enhances our understanding of historical interactions, cultural fusion, and religious dynamics, offering a nuanced portrayal of the transformative forces shaping Islamic practices and identities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Abbas Panakkal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 9361319159\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9789361319150\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bloomsbury Academic India\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/30\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 280\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.11lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 1.11w x 1.11d","brand":"Abbas Panakkal","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48852618903807,"sku":"9789361319150","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/hindu-amir-of-muslims-abbas-panakkal-9789361319150","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}