Muslim Merit-Making in Thailand's Far-South

By Christopher M. Joll

Introduction.- Indic, Islamic, and Thai Influences.- Religious, Ethnic, and Linguistic Diversity.- Thai and Malay Merit-making Rhetoric.- Potent Words and Sacred Duties.- Sedekoh and Meritorious Smorgasbords.- Ramadan Scales and Meccan Multiplications.- Merit-making Rationales and Motivations.- Conclusion.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9400724845
• ISBN13: 9789400724846
• Release Date: November 2011
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"