publication . Article . 2008

The History of Jama‘ah Tabligh in Southeast Asia: The Role of Islamic Sufism in Islamic Revival

Name: The History of Jama‘ah Tabligh in Southeast Asia: The Role of Islamic Sufism in Islamic Revival
Creator: Kamaruzzaman Bustamam-Ahmad

Kamaruzzaman Bustamam-Ahmad;

Open Access Arabic

Published: 01 Aug 2008 Journal: Al-Jami'ah: Journal of Islamic Studies (issn: 0126-012X, eissn: 2338-557X,

Publisher: State Islamic University Sunan Kalijaga

Summary

Abstract

The article examines the history of Jama‘ah Tabligh in Southeast Asia, especially in Kuala Lumpur and Aceh. The author traces the historical background of this religious movement with particular reference to the birth place of Jama‘ah Tabligh, India. The author investigates the major role of Indian in disseminating Islam in Southeast Asia, especially in Malaysia and Indonesia. Many scholars believe that Islam came to Southeast Asia from India (Gujarat), and this is the reason why many Islamic traditions in this region were influenced by Indian culture. However, to analyze Islamic movement in Southeast Asia one should take into considerat...

doi: 10.14421/ajis.2008.462.353-400

Subjects

free text keywords: Islam, BP1-253, General Arts and Humanities, Sufism, Gender studies, Ancient history, Far East, Modernism, History, Birth Place, Southeast Asian studies, Middle East, Islamic studies

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