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Taqiyya and Identity in a South Asian Community
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The Guptı¯s of Bhavnagar, India, represent an unexplored case of taqiyya, or precautionary dissimulation, and challenge traditional categories of religious identity in South Asia. Taqiyya is normally practiced by minority or otherwise
disadvantaged groups of Muslims who fear negative repercussions should their real faith become known. Historically, the Shı¯‘a, whether Ithna¯ -‘asharı¯ or Ismaili, have commonly dissimulated as Sunnı¯s, who form the dominant community.
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Taqiyya and Identity in a South Asian Community
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Publication Type | Article | |
Year of Publication | 2011 | |
Date Published | 2011 | |
Authors | VIRANI, SHAFIQUE N. | |
Key Words | Guptıs of Bhavnagar; taqiyya; South Asia. Shı‘a; Ithna-asharı; Ismaili; Sunnıs; Ismaili imam; Hindus; Aga Khan; avata’a |
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