Southeast Asia and Islam
By: HOUBEN, Vincent J. H
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ArticlePublisher: Thousand Oaks : Sage Publications, July 2003Subject(s): Southeast Asia; Islam; History; Revivalism; Cultural Transmission; Diffusion; Adaptation; MysticismThe Annals of The American Academy of Political and Social Science 588, p. 149-170Abstract: Southeast Asia is hte most populous Islamic region in the world yet has gained only limited attention. This survey article tries to explain what are the specifc characteristics of Islam in this world region. After a historical overview of the spread of Islam in insular Southeast Asia, its contemporary politial contexts in indonesia, Malaysia, South Thailand, and the Philippines are scrutinized. Finally, a number of contentious issues in Southeast Asian Islam are discussed, such as the nature of Islamic revivalism, current outbreaks of ethno-religious conflict, and the possible threat of extremism
Southeast Asia is hte most populous Islamic region in the world yet has gained only limited attention. This survey article tries to explain what are the specifc characteristics of Islam in this world region. After a historical overview of the spread of Islam in insular Southeast Asia, its contemporary politial contexts in indonesia, Malaysia, South Thailand, and the Philippines are scrutinized. Finally, a number of contentious issues in Southeast Asian Islam are discussed, such as the nature of Islamic revivalism, current outbreaks of ethno-religious conflict, and the possible threat of extremism
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