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Among the Original Dwellers: Remembering Ferdinand Hahn
Uncovering the story of a forgotten great-great-grandfather took me on a journey of discovery and exploration into how identity is shaped in a strange mix of cultures. Ferdinand Hahn was a German missionary living in British India, among the original dwellers (Adivasi), prior to World War I. He played a significant role in helping the Adivasi retain their culture and fight for their liberation. In telling his story the history of the Adivasi in India will be heard.
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The Hindu Sufis of South Asia
Within the complex religious landscape of modern India, the community of Sindh stands out as a powerful example of interfaith relations. This Hindu community moved to India and practiced Sufism following Sindh's inclusion to Pakistan in the 1947 partition. Drawing on a close analysis of literature and poetry, interviews with key informants, and a reading of historic rituals and architectures, Michel Boivin demonstrates that this active religious minority has managed to retain its unique Hindu-Sufi identity amidst the rigidification of official religions in both India and Pakistan. Of particular significance, Boivin argues, was the creation of sacred spaces called darbars. These shrines include a religious building where the Hindu Sindhis worship Sufi saints, chant Sufi poetry and perform Sufi rituals. In looking at this vibrant community as a trans-religious culture capable of navigating the challenges of the modern nation state, this book is an important contribution to understanding the Muslim-Hindu encounter in India.
