Islamization in Modern South Asia - Deobandi Reform and the Gujjar Response

This book explores the religious aspects of Van Gujjar identity. In the context of forest conservation discourse, local government efforts to relocate the Gujjars outside Rajaji National Park (RNP) in Uttarakhand, India, have been crucial in the Gujjar choice to associate with NGOs and Deobandi Muslims. Based on documents and interviews, this detailed study explores both the continuing expansion of Islamic Deobandi reform and the responses of indigenous groups such as the Gujjars. It points towards the role of Islam in integrating marginal groups within wider society in South Asia.

About the author

David E. Singh, Oxford Centre for Mission Studies, UK.

Product details

• Authors: David Singh, David E. Singh, David Emmanuel Singh
• Publisher: De Gruyter
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.08.2012
• EAN: 9781614512462
• ISBN: 978-1-61451-246-2
• No. of pages: 334
• Dimensions: 162 mm x 20 mm x 234 mm
• Weight: 624 g
• Series: Religion and Society; Religion and Society; ISSN
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions