IMPACT OF SUFISM ONTAMIL SOCIETY, CULTURE AND LITERATURE
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https://doi.org/10.46947/jarj31202219Keywords:
Sufism,khanqahs,dargahs,cult tradition,Hindu Mysticism, Arabu-Tamil, Nalangu, Munajat, Kissa, Masala, Nama,Ravuttans,M araikkayar ,Pir,Urus, TazkiraAbstract
South Indian Islam is predominantly influenced by Sufi Movement. The Sufi Movement in Tamil Nadu is a socio-cultural Movement which incorporated the Islamic mysticism and Hindu tradition stands for social harmony, religious tolerance and cultural integration. The spread of Islam in Tamil country was associated with the expansion of maritime trade network. The Arabs established the trade links even before the advent of Islam in Arabia. The Arab traders established their early settlements in the coastal region such as Pulicat, Nagapattinam, Nagore, Kayalpattinam, Kilakkari, Porto Nova and Athiramapattinam. The Muslim settlements were established in coastal region through intermarriage of the native women with the Arab migrants and merchants. These places became the centres of Islamic faith in South India. Through the traders, the companions of Prophet and Sufi saints from Middle East came to these regions to propagate Islamic faith in Tamil Country. The Sufi missionaries and mystic movement had able to convert the local population through their liberal preaching and simple approach. The present study is aimed to trace the impact Sufism on Tamil society, culture and literature.
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