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Partisans of Allah

Jihad in South Asia

By: Ayesha Jalal

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Today, more than ever, jihad signifies the political opposition between Islam and the West. As the line drawn between Muslims and non-Muslims becomes more rigid, Jalal seeks to retrieve the ethical meanings of this core Islamic principle in South Asian history. Drawing on historical, legal, and literary sources, Jalal traces the intellectual itinerary of jihad through several centuries and across the territory connecting the Middle East with South Asia.

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Harvard University Press

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0674039076

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9780674039070

The Muhammad Avatāra

Salvation History, Translation, and the Making of Bengali Islam

By: Ayesha A. Irani

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The Muhammad Avatāra

Salvation History, Translation, and the Making of Bengali Islam

By: Ayesha A. Irani

In The Muhammad Avatara, Ayesha Irani offers an examination of the Nabivamsa, the first epic work on the Prophet Muhammad written in Bangla. This little-studied seventeenth-century text, written by Saiyad Sultan, is a literary milestone in the multi-ethnic, multi-cultural history of Islam, and marks a significant contribution not only to Bangla's rich literary corpus, but also to our understanding of Islam's localization in Indic culture in the early modern period. That Sufis such as Saiyad Sultan played a central role in Islam's spread in Bengal has been demonstrated primarily through examination of medieval Persian literary, ethnographic, and historical sources, as well as colonial-era data. Islamic Bangla texts themselves, which emerged from the sixteenth century, remain scarcely studied outside the Bangladeshi academy, and almost entirely untranslated. Yet these premodern works, which articulate Islamic ideas in a regional language, represent a literary watershed and underscore the efforts of rebel writers across South Asia, many of whom were Sufis, to defy the linguistic cordon of the Muslim elite and the hegemony of Arabic and Persian as languages of Islamic discourse. Irani explores how an Arabian prophet and his religion came to inhabit the seventeenth-century Bengali landscape, and the role that pir-authors, such as Saiyad Sultan, played in the rooting of Islam in Bengal's easternmost regions. This text-critical study lays bare the sophisticated strategies of translation used by a prominent early modern Muslim Bengali intellectual to invite others to his faith.

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Oxford University Press

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0190089245

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9780190089245

Self and Sovereignty

Individual and Community in South Asian Islam Since 1850

By: Ayesha Jalal

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Self and Sovereignty

Individual and Community in South Asian Islam Since 1850

By: Ayesha Jalal

Self and Sovereignty surveys the role of individual Muslim men and women within India and Pakistan from 1850 through to decolonisation and the partition period. Commencing in colonial times, this book explores and interprets the historical processes through which the perception of the Muslim individual and the community of Islam has been reconfigured over time. Self and Sovereignty examines the relationship between Islam and nationalism and the individual, regional, class and cultural differences that have shaped the discourse and politics of Muslim identity. As well as fascinating discussion of political and religious movements, culture and art, this book includes analysis of: * press, poetry and politics in late nineteenth century India * the politics of language and identity - Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi * Muslim identity, cultural differnce and nationalism * the Punjab and the politics of Union and Disunion * the creation of Pakistan Covering a period of immense upheaval and sometimes devastating violence, this work is an important and enlightening insight into the history of Muslims in South Asia.

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Routledge

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1134599374

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9781134599370

Modern South Asia

History, Culture, Political Economy

By: Sugata Bose,Ayesha Jalal

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Modern South Asia

History, Culture, Political Economy

By: Sugata Bose,Ayesha Jalal

Drawing on the newest historical research and scholarship in the field, Modern South Asia provides challenging insights into the history of this fascinating region over the past three centuries. Jointly authored by two leading Indian and Pakistani historians, it offers a rare depth of historical understanding of the politics, cultures, and economies that have shaped the lives of more than a fifth of humanity. In this comprehensive study, the authors interpret and debate key developments in modern South Asian history and historical writing, covering the diverse spectrum of the region’s social, economic and political past. This fourth edition brings the debate up to the present day, discussing recent events and exploring new themes such as the capture of state power in India by the forces of religious majoritarianism, economic development in the context of the 'rise' of Asia, and strategic shifts occasioned by the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. Providing new insights into the structure and ideology of the British raj, the meaning of subaltern resistance, the refashioning of social relations along the lines of caste, class, community and gender, the different strands of anti-colonial nationalism and the dynamics of decolonization, this is an essential resource for all students of the modern history of South Asia.

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291

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Routledge

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1351603051

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9781351603058

Muslim Enlightened Thought in South Asia

By: Ayesha Jalal

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Muslim Enlightened Thought in South Asia

By: Ayesha Jalal

Muslim Enlightened Thought in South Asia is an engaging history of the enlightened liberality of modern Muslim poets, philosophers, educationists, novelists, historians, artists and public intellectuals who drew on a long Muslim intellectual tradition beyond the “Western” liberalism of empire. Interpreting the pathbreaking contributions of an array of creative Muslim figures, the book challenges the view portraying them as exemplars of an insular and defensive “apologetic modernity”. It highlights a strand of Muslim thought and liberality of mind that has been ignored by scholars obsessed with dire and dour theologians. This book questions both the presumptions of historians of liberalism that exclude Muslims from the domain of modern liberal thought and the predilections of those scholars of Islam who lean solely on discovering theological rigidity among ulama. It analyzes the forces that have contributed to the narrowing of intellectual space since the late twentieth century and the resilience of expansive and enlightened ideas that have kept candles flickering in the enveloping darkness. Foregrounding the enlightened conceptions of Ghalib, Sayyid Ahmad Khan, Iqbal and Sadequain on faith, selfhood, history and time – and bringing other Muslim thinkers out of the shadows, the book offers a nuanced reformulation of the meaning of religion for our challenging times. It will be of interest to a wide readership interested in the history of Islam and South Asia.

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Taylor & Francis

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1040150160

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The Muhammad Avat=ara

Salvation History, Translation, and the Making of Bengali Islam

By: Ayesha A. Irani

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The Muhammad Avat=ara

Salvation History, Translation, and the Making of Bengali Islam

By: Ayesha A. Irani

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Oxford University Press

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0190089237

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Modern South Asia

History, Culture, Political Economy

By: Professor of History and Diplomacy Director Center of South Asian and Indian Ocean Studies Sugata Bose,Sugata Bose,Associate Professor History Ayesha Jalal,Ayesha Jalal

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Modern South Asia

History, Culture, Political Economy

By: Professor of History and Diplomacy Director Center of South Asian and Indian Ocean Studies Sugata Bose,Sugata Bose,Associate Professor History Ayesha Jalal,Ayesha Jalal

The South Asian subcontinent is home to nearly a billion people and has been the site of fierce historical contestation. It is a panoply of languages and religions with a rich and complex history and culture. Drawing on the newest and most sophisticated historical research and scholarship in the field, Modern South Asia is written in an accessible style for all those with an intellectual curiosity about the region. After sketching the pre-modern history of the subcontinent, the book concentrates on the last three centuries from c.1700 to the present. Jointly written by two leading Indian and Pakistani historians, it offers a rare depth of historical understanding of the politics, cultures and economies that shape the lives of more than a fifth of humanity. In this comprehensive study, the authors debate and challenge the striking developments in contemporary South Asian history and historical writing. The book provides new insights into the structure and ideology of the British raj, the meaning of subaltern resistance, the refashioning of social relations along lines of caste, class, community and gender, the different strands of anti-colonial nationalism and the dynamics of decolonization. This book is a work of synthesis and interpretation covering the entire spectrum of modern South Asian history - social, economic and political. The authors offer an understanding of this startegically and economically vital part of the world.

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270

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Routledge

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1134397151

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9781134397150

From Aunty Ayesha And The Jinns With Love

Decoding Desi Marriages

By: Ayesha Muzaffar

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From Aunty Ayesha And The Jinns With Love

Decoding Desi Marriages

By: Ayesha Muzaffar

Asma couldn't hold on to her ever-loving Akhtar, but you can. Rubina stayed in an abusive marriage, but you don't have to. Step into the vibrant and chaotic world of desi marriages, where love is as complicated as a Bollywood plot and family dynamics are as unpredictable as the Lahori monsoon rains. Bestselling author Ayesha Muzaffar, along with her ever-present jinns, brings you a candid, humorous, and deeply emotional guide to navigating the intricate maze of South Asian relationships. Prepare to be captivated by real-life tales that are as heartwarming as they are heart-wrenching. Ayesha's storytelling, enriched by the mischievous yet wise jinns, offers practical advice wrapped in the allure of timeless folklore.

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Liberty Publishing Company

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6277626353

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9786277626358

Conducting Polymer-Based Nanocomposites

Fundamentals and Applications

By: Ayesha Kausar

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Conducting Polymer-Based Nanocomposites

Fundamentals and Applications

By: Ayesha Kausar

Conducting Polymer-Based Nanocomposites: Fundamentals and Applications delivers an up-to-date overview on cutting-edge advancements in the field of nanocomposites derived from conjugated polymeric matrices. Design of conducting polymers and resultant nanocomposites has instigated significant addition in the field of modern nanoscience and technology. Recently, conducting polymer-based nanocomposites have attracted considerable academic and industrial research interest. The conductivity and physical properties of conjugated polymers have shown dramatic improvement with nanofiller addition. Appropriate fabrication strategies and the choice of a nanoreinforcement, along with a conducting matrix, may lead to enhanced physicochemical features and material performance. Substantial electrical conductivity, optical features, thermal stability, thermal conductivity, mechanical strength, and other physical properties of the conducting polymer-based nanocomposites have led to high-performance materials and high-tech devices and applications. This book begins with a widespread impression of state-of-the-art knowledge in indispensable features and processing of conducting polymer-based nanocomposites. It then discusses essential categories of conducting polymer-based nanocomposites such as polyaniline, polypyrrole, polythiophene, and derived nanomaterials. Subsequent sections of this book are related to the potential impact of conducting polymer-based nanocomposites in various technical fields. Significant application areas have been identified for anti-corrosion, EMI shielding, sensing, and energy device relevance. Finally, the book covers predictable challenges and future opportunities in the field of conjugated nanocomposites. - Integrates the fundamentals of conducting polymers and a range of multifunctional applications - Describes categories of essential conducting polymer-based nanocomposites for polyaniline, polypyrrole, polythiophene, and derivative materials - Assimilates the significance of multifunctional nanostructured materials of nanocomposite nanofibers - Portrays current and future demanding technological applications of conjugated polymer-based nanocomposites, including anti-corrosion coatings, EMI shielding, sensors, and energy production and storage devices

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Elsevier

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0128224649

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The Bhabbis of Lahore & Other Forbidden Tales of the City

By: Ayesha Muzaffar

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The Bhabbis of Lahore & Other Forbidden Tales of the City

By: Ayesha Muzaffar

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969872978X

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The Colour of God

A Story of Family and Faith

By: Ayesha S. Chaudhry

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The Colour of God

A Story of Family and Faith

By: Ayesha S. Chaudhry

A memoir of a fundamentalist Muslim childhood and of redefining faith, belonging and family in adulthood ‘Engrossing.’ Monica Ali ‘Heartbreaking and really funny.’ Ross Gay ‘This book fell into my heart.’ Sabrina Mahfouz ‘The kind of authentic voice that is rarely heard.’ Saima Mir This is the story of a child raised in Canada by parents who embraced a puritanical version of Islam to shield them from racism. The author explores the joys and sorrows of growing up in a fundamentalist Muslim household, wedding grand historical narratives of colonialism and migration to the small intimate heartbreaks of modern life. In revisiting the beliefs and ideals she was raised with, Chaudhry invites us to reimagine our ideas of self and family, state and citizenship, love and loss.

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Oneworld Publications

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0861542207

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Book's by Ayesha Muzaffar

Partisans of Allah

Partisans of Allah

The Muhammad Avatāra

The Muhammad Avatāra

Self and Sovereignty

Self and Sovereignty

Modern South Asia

Modern South Asia

Muslim Enlightened Thought in South Asia

Muslim Enlightened Thought in South Asia

The Muhammad Avat=ara

The Muhammad Avat=ara

Modern South Asia

Modern South Asia

From Aunty Ayesha And The Jinns With Love

From Aunty Ayesha And The Jinns With Love

Conducting Polymer-Based Nanocomposites

Conducting Polymer-Based Nanocomposites

The Bhabbis of Lahore & Other Forbidden Tales of the City

The Bhabbis of Lahore & Other Forbidden Tales of the City

The Colour of God

The Colour of God

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