Islamic Reform and Colonial Discourse on Modernity in India

In Kerala, Vakkom Moulavi motivated Muslims to embrace modernity, especially modern education, in order to reap maximum benefit. In this process, he initiated numerous religious reforms. However, he held fairly ambivalent attitudes towards individualism, materialism and secularization, defending Islam against the attacks of Christian missionaries.

Publication Year: 2014
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan US
Format: H
Weight (Gram): 4287