Muslim Nationhood in India: Perceptions of Seven Eminent Thinkers

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Some of the common salient themes that emerge from the study are : definition and usage of the word "nation" and other related terms; Muslim nationhood in the context of broader Indian nationalism; its relation to education, language and other cultural factors; the place of Muslims in Indian history and culture; their relationship with other Indian communities; their politics, with special reference to their participation in the Indian National Congress and the freedom movement; their attitude to the Turkish caliphate; the twin concepts of a world brotherhood of Muslims and an ideal Islamic state; and finally, the relation between religion and politics.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Safia Amir

Dr. Safia Amir is an outstanding young scholar of Islamic Studies, based in Delhi.

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Title
Muslim Nationhood in India: Perceptions of Seven Eminent Thinkers
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Edition
1st ed.
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ISBN
8173913358
Length
285p., Tables; Bibliography; Index.
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