Impact of Hindu Culture on Muslims

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M.D. Publications Pvt. Ltd., 1993 - Religion - 181 pages
This book focuses on the impact of Hindu cultural and religious practices on the Indian Muslims. As a minority, Indian Muslims have been living in close proximity with the Hindus since eleventh century. While the traces left by Muslim rule on Indian Society, literature, and culture have been well-recognised, the impact of Hindus on Muslims has not been studied to the extent desired.
 

Contents

Introduction
1
Review of Literature
14
Concept of Hindu Culture
19
Concept of Muslim Culture
29
Islam in India
52
Social Stratification and Impact of Casteism
83
Impact on Education
97
Impact on Customs and Behaviour
108
Impact on Festivals
132
Impact on Dress and Food
139
Conclusion
154
Appendices
167
Muslim Kinship Terminology
169
Tables
173
Bibliography
179
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Impact on Marriage Customs
116

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