Observations on the Mussulmauns of India : Descriptive of Their Manners, Customs, Habits and Religious Opinions Made During a Twelve Years' Residence in Their Immediate Society

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Meer Hasan Ali, Mrs.

Contributor:

Crooke, William, 1848-1923

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Observations on the Mussulmauns of India" by Mrs. Meer Hasan Ali is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work provides a detailed examination of the manners, customs, habits, and religious beliefs of the Muslim community in India, based on the author's twelve years spent living among them. This unique perspective offers insights into a society that may be little known to European readers, illustrating both the daily lives of individuals and the broader cultural practices of the time. The opening of the book sets the scene for a rich exploration of Muslim life in India. Mrs. Meer Hasan Ali expresses her sense of duty to document the practices and traditions of the community she became part of, highlighting the charitable spirit and familial respect that define their social structure. The early chapters introduce concepts such as the significance of the Syaads, the observance of important religious festivals like Mahurrum, and the social dynamics within Muslim families. The author's admiration for the people's piety and communal ties is evident as she details the rituals and ceremonies surrounding major events, laying a foundation for deeper explorations of religious observances and their impact on family life in subsequent letters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Allen Siddle and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders from images provided by the Million Book Project

Notes:

Reading ease score: 58.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2004-08-07