Islamic Reform and Colonial Discourse on Modernity in India

Socio-Political and Religious Thought of Vakkom Moulavi

Nonfiction, History, Asian, Asia, Religion & Spirituality, Reference
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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.

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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.

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