Religious Traditions in Modern South Asia: Annotated translation of al-Tahir al-Haddad's Imra 'tuna fi 'l-sharia wa 'l-mujtama

Book Details:

• Author: Jacqueline Suthren Hirst

• Brand: Routledge

• Binding: Paperback

• ISBN: 9780415447881

• Pages: 319

• Release Date: 11-11-2011

• Package Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches

• Languages: English

About The Book:

Religion in Modern South Asia by Jacqueline Suthren Hirst offers a contemporary and critical approach to the study of religion in South Asia. This book explores the development of religious ideas and practices in one of the world’s most culturally diverse and historically rich regions. By focusing on modern South Asia, it provides students with a clear understanding of how religious traditions have evolved in response to social, political, and economic changes.

The book is designed to give readers a comprehensive perspective on the intersection of religion and modernity in South Asia, considering both the global and local influences that shape religious practices today. It highlights how religions in the region have been reinterpreted, adapted, and challenged in the context of contemporary issues such as colonialism, nationalism, globalization, and secularism.

Key Features:

• Contemporary approach to the study of religion in South Asia, with a focus on modern developments.

• Critical exploration of religious ideas and practices, emphasizing their evolution and adaptation in a rapidly changing society.

• Illustrated edition with visual aids to support the understanding of religious practices and contexts.

• Comprehensive analysis that takes into account the intersection of religion, politics, and culture in South Asia.

This book is an essential resource for students and scholars of South Asian studies, religious studies, and those interested in understanding how religion continues to play a vital role in shaping the region’s social fabric in the modern era.