What is a Madrasa? by Ebrahim Moosa (English) Paperback Book

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Moosa takes you into the world of madrasa classrooms, scholars and texts, recounting the daily life and discipline of the inhabitants. He shows that madrasa are a living, changing entity, and the site of contestationbetween groups with varying agendas, goals and notions of modernity.

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The prospects for peace in Afghanistan, dialogue between Washington and Tehran, the UN's bid to stabilise nuclear-armed Pakistan, understanding the largest Muslim minority in the world's largest democracy in India, or the largest Muslim population in the world in Indonesia all require some knowledge of the traditional religious sectors in these countries and of what connection traditional religious schooling has (or not) to their geopolitical situations.Moosa delves into the world of madrasa classrooms, scholars and texts, recounting the daily life and discipline of the inhabitants. He shows that madrasa are a living, changing entity, and the site of contestation between groups with varying agendas, goals and notions of modernity.Reading this unique and engaging introduction will provide readers with a clear grasp of the history, place and function of the madrasa in today's Muslim world (religious, cultural and political). It will also investigate the ambiguity underlying the charge that the madrasa is at heart a geopolitical institution.

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Explains the role of the madrasa in the cultural, intellectual, and religious experience of Muslims The prospects for peace in Afghanistan, dialogue between Washington and Tehran, the UN's bid to stabilize nuclear-armed Pakistan, understanding the largest Muslim minority in the world's largest democracy in India, or the largest Muslim population in the world in Indonesia-all require some knowledge of the traditional religious sectors in these countries, especially the connection orthodox religious schooling may or may not have to geopolitical concerns. Ebrahim Moosa takes you into the world of madrasa classrooms, scholars, and texts, recounting the daily life and discipline of the inhabitants. He shows that madrasas are a living, changing entity, sites of contests between groups with varying agendas, goals, and notions of modernity. Reading this unique and engaging introduction will give you a grasp of the history, place, and function of the madrasa in today's Muslim religious and cultural world, as well as in the political sphere. An indispensable resource for anyone seeking to understand orthodox Islam in global affairs, this book will help you understand the ambiguity underlying the charge that the madrasa is at heart a geopolitical institution. Key Features:- Structured clearly around the role and function of the madrasa in the past and the present- Infuses history, tradition, and everyday practice with concrete examples of how these institutions function- Provides a view of the madrasa from withinthe author studied in leading Indian madrasas for six years- Special focus on madrasas in South Asia, with attention to madrasas worldwide- Includes a glossary of key non-English terms used in the book Ebrahim Moosa is professor of Islamic studies at the University of Notre Dame, with appointments in the department of history and the Kroc Institute for International Studies in the Keough School of Global Affairs. The author of the prize-winning Ghaz'l? and the Poetics of Imagination (2005), he was named a 2005 Carnegie Scholar.

Author Biography

Ebrahim Moosa is Professor of Religious and Islamic Studies in the Department of Religious Studies at Duke University.

Table of Contents

Note on Transliteration; PROLOGUE Inside Madrasas; PART I. LIVED EXPERIENCE; 1. A Novice; 2. Wake, Wash, Pray; 3. Becoming Scholars; PART II. HISTORY AND CONTEXTS; 4. Birth of the Contemporary Madrasa; 5. Texts and Authors; 6. From a Republic of Letters to a Republic of Piety; PART III. POLITICS OF KNOWLEDGE; 7. Preserving the Prophet's Legacy; 8. Believe, Learn, Know; PART IV. MADRASAS IN GLOBAL CONTEXT; 9. Talking about Madrasas; 10. The Future of Madrasas; 11. Letter to Policy Makers; 12. Letters to My Teachers; Epilogue; Glossary; Notes; Bibliography; Acknowledgments; Index

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The prospects for peace in Afghanistan, dialogue between Washington and Tehran, the UN's bid to stabilise nuclear-armed Pakistan, understanding the largest Muslim minority in the world's largest democracy in India, or the largest Muslim population in the world in Indonesia - all require some knowledge of the traditional religious sectors in these countries and of what connection traditional religious schooling has (or not) to their geopolitical situations. Moosa delves into the world of madrasa classrooms, scholars and texts, recounting the daily life and discipline of the inhabitants. He shows that madrasa are a living, changing entity, and the site of contestation between groups with varying agendas, goals and notions of modernity. Reading this unique and engaging introduction will provide readers with a clear grasp of the history, place and function of the madrasa in today's Muslim world (religious, cultural and political). It will also investigate the ambiguity underlying the charge that the madrasa is at heart a geopolitical institution.

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'A work of great effort and detailed scholarship, this book is a fine introduction to contemporary madrasa education.'

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Explains the role of the madrasa in the cultural, intellectual and religious experience of Muslims

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Explains the role of the madrasa in the cultural, intellectual and religious experience of Muslims The prospects for peace in Afghanistan, dialogue between Washington and Tehran, the UN's bid to stabilise nuclear-armed Pakistan, understanding the largest Muslim minority in the world's largest democracy in India, or the largest Muslim population in the world in Indonesia - all require some knowledge of the traditional religious sectors in these countries and of what connection traditional religious schooling has (or not) to their geopolitical situations. Moosa delves into the world of madrasa classrooms, scholars and texts, recounting the daily life and discipline of the inhabitants. He shows that madrasa are a living, changing entity, and the site of contestation between groups with varying agendas, goals and notions of modernity. Reading this unique and engaging introduction will provide readers with a clear grasp of the history, place and function of the madrasa in today's Muslim world (religious, cultural and political). It will also investigate the ambiguity underlying the charge that the madrasa is at heart a geopolitical institution. Key Features: Structured clearly around the role and function of the madrasa in the past and the present Infuses history, tradition and everyday practice with concrete examples of how the institutions function Provides a view of the madrasa from within - the author studied in leading Indian madrasas for 6 years Treats madrasas worldwide, with a special focus on those in South Asia Includes a glossary of key non-English terms used in the book

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Explains the role of the madrasa in the cultural, intellectual and religious experience of Muslims The prospects for peace in Afghanistan, dialogue between Washington and Tehran, the UN's bid to stabilise nuclear-armed Pakistan, understanding the largest Muslim minority in the world's largest democracy in India, or the largest Muslim population in the world in Indonesia - all require some knowledge of the traditional religious sectors in these countries and of what connection traditional religious schooling has (or not) to their geopolitical situations. This unique and engaging introduction will help readers understand the history, place and function of the madrasa in today's Muslim religious, cultural and political world. Key Features: Structured clearly around the role and function of the madrasa in the past and the present Infuses history, tradition and everyday practice with concrete examples of how the institutions function Provides a view of the madrasa from within - the author studied in leading Indian madrasas for 6 years Treats madrasas worldwide, with a special focus on those in South Asia Includes a glossary of key non-English terms used in the book

Description for Teachers/Educators

Islam and Education; Islam and Culture; Islam and Politics; Islam in South Asia; Modern Islam; Islamic Ethics; Muslim Societies; Introduction to Islam.

Details ISBN1474401740 Publisher Edinburgh University Press Year 2015 ISBN-10 1474401740 ISBN-13 9781474401746 Format Paperback Author Ebrahim Moosa Pages 280 Imprint Edinburgh University Press Place of Publication Edinburgh Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 297.5 Publication Date 2015-03-10 Short Title WHAT IS A MADRASA Language English Media Book UK Release Date 2015-03-10 NZ Release Date 2015-03-10 Audience Undergraduate AU Release Date 2015-06-16 Alternative 9781474401739 Illustrations 24 black and white illustrations We've got this

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