Islamic Reform and Colonial Discourse on Modernity in India
Socio-Political and Religious Thought of Vakkom Moulavi
Nonfiction, History, Asian, Asia, Religion & Spirituality, Reference
| Author: | Jose Abraham | ISBN: | 9781137378842 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan US | Publication: | December 9, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan | Language: | English |
| Author: | Jose Abraham |
| ISBN: | 9781137378842 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan US |
| Publication: | December 9, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Language: | English |
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.
