Publications
2023
Khan, Dr Nazia
Khan, Nazia (2023), Book Review of Andrea Malji, "Religious Nationalism in Contemporary South Asia" in Reading Religion Journal Article
In: Reading Religion, 2023.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: India-Pakistan-Sri Lanka, Religious Nationalism, South Asia
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In Religious Nationalism in Contemporary South Asia, Andrea Maljiexplores nationalism in the religious traditions of Sikhism, Hinduism, Islam, and Buddhism. She analyzes how it manifests in contemporary South Asian countries, includingIndia, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. She further points out “while South Asia and its expression are unique, understanding how religious nationalism has manifested in the region provides a stronger and more nuanced understanding of a broader global phenomenon that is increasingly common” (9). Religion and nationalism both provide a “sense of belonging and order for their adherents and both are tied to histories, iconographies, and myths that connect the community together” (12). In the 21st century, religious nationalism has resurfaced, posing a problem, especially for minorities in the countries of South Asia.