Description
Islam in India is a foundational ethnographic study that offers an exhaustive examination of Muslim customs, rituals, and ceremonies in the Indian subcontinent. Originally compiled by Jaʻfar Sharīf, this work systematically documents the life cycles of Indian Muslims, from birth rituals through death ceremonies and beyond.
The text serves as a crucial anthropological and historical resource, detailing religious observances, social practices, and cultural traditions that define Muslim life in India. It covers a wide range of topics including marriage customs, festival celebrations, dietary practices, and funeral rites, providing readers with authentic firsthand accounts of how Islam was practiced in India during the period of documentation.
This comprehensive guide remains invaluable for scholars of Islamic studies, Indian history, religious anthropology, and cultural studies, offering unique perspectives on the intersection of Islamic tradition with Indian society and customs.
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