Islamic studies and Islamic education in contemporary Southeast Asia

Seeking knowledge has long been a fundamental part of Southheast Asia's Islamic tradition. Traditionally, young muslims left their villages and even their homelands for the purpose of obtaining an education in Islam. Upon their return they were highly regarded in their community.

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Other Authors: Kamaruzzaman Bustamam-Ahmad, Jory, Patrick
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Kuala Lumpur Yayasan Ilmuwan 2011.
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Summary:Seeking knowledge has long been a fundamental part of Southheast Asia's Islamic tradition. Traditionally, young muslims left their villages and even their homelands for the purpose of obtaining an education in Islam. Upon their return they were highly regarded in their community.
Item Description:"This book grew out of a three-day workshop ... in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Southern Thailand in 2006"--P. iii.
Physical Description:xxv, 255 p. 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 227-245) and index.
ISBN:9789834437237
9834437234