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Title

Jawi Literature in Patani: The Maintenance of An Islamic Tradition

Description

Jawi literature in Patani has played a key role in preserving Islamic teachings and cultural identity in the region. Through religious texts, poetry, and legal writings in the Jawi script, local scholars maintained a strong connection to Islamic traditions despite political challenges and external pressures. This literary tradition reflects the deep roots of Islam in Patani and its importance in shaping community values and education.

Creator

Virginia Matheson

M.B. Hooker

Source

Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,61,part 1.1988.p.1-86.
DS591 RASMJ 1988

Date

1988

Contributor

harith

Type

Journal Article