Islamic studies and Islamic education in contemporary Southeast Asia
By: editors, Kamaruzzaman Bustamam-Ahmad, Patrick Jory
Publisher: Yayasan Ilmuwan
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Kuala Lumpur
Language: eng
Number of pages: 255
ISBN-13: 9789834437237
Subjects: Islamic religious education
Description: 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.
Notes: "This book grew out of a three-day workshop ... in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Southern Thailand in 2006"--P. iii.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 227-245) and index.