Non-Shia Practices of Muḥarram in South Asia and the Diaspora: Beyond Mourning (Routledge South Asian Religion Series)

Synopsis

This book analyses engagements with non-Shia practices of Muḥarram celebrations in the past and present, in South Asia and within a larger diaspora. Breaking new ground by bringing together a variety of regional perspectives (the Deccan, the Punjab, Singapore, South Africa, and Trinidad and Tobago) and linguistic backgrounds (Bhojpuri, Gujarati, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil, Urdu), the chapters discuss the importance of Muḥarram celebrations in terms of their respective actors. While in some cases these include an interrelationship with Shia Muslims and their traditions of mourning during Muḥarram, other contributions address contexts in which Shias, and even Muslims, form only a minor component of the celebrations, or even none at all. Focusing on Muḥarram celebrations that are beyond the script provided by Shia Muḥarram practices, this book opens up new perspectives on Muḥarram as a social practice widely shared by South Asians across regions. The book will be a key resource to scholars and students of South Asian studies, Asian religion, in particular rituals and religious practices, and Islamic studies but also engaging to non-academic readers interested in the practices of several regions.

Copyright:

2022

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

126 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781000456981

Related ISBNs:

9781003018612, 9780367819040, 9781032108629

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

09/27/21

Copyrighted By:

selection and editorial matter, Pushkar Sohoni and Torsten Tschacher

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality, Social Studies

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Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Pushkar Sohoni

Edited by:

Torsten Tschacher