Ep 4: Islam And The Muslim Self In Contemporary India | Dr Anand Vivek Taneja
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In this episode with Dr. Anand Vivek Taneja, we dissect how Indian Muslims are bringing their religious tradition in conversation with the everyday lived realities of marginalization. The episode deals with Islam as a 'discursive tradition' as argued by the anthropologist, Talal Asad to understand how the ethical lives of Indian Muslims have transformed in response to the political reality of contemporary India. ----------------------------------------------- We invite you to engage with us on social media, share your thoughts and experiences, and join the conversation. You can write to us on ⁠[email protected]⁠ Your support is invaluable, so please consider leaving a review or feedback for us. Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Website : ⁠www.ergostudios.net⁠ Insta : @ergo_studios Twitter: @ergo_studios ----------------------------------------------- Produced By Ergo Studios Hosted By Saniya Ahmad Production and edited By Abhay Artwork Credits: Coffeehouse by Safia Latif @safialatifpaintings
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