Appropriated Islam: Hindu-Muslim cultural symbiosis and matriliny among the Mappilas of Kerala

Authors

  • Musthafa Farook Faculty of History, S.S.College, Areacode, Malappuram-673645, Kerala
  • E.C Haskerali UGC Research Awardee, Dept. of Malayalam & Kerala Studies, University of Calicut.673635 Kerala

Keywords:

matriliny, mappila, tharavad, karanavan, mut’a

Abstract

Marumakkathayam or the  matrilineal form of inheritance is an important social institution that emerged in Kerala around the beginning of Ninth Century A.D. Some prominent sections in the Hindu community practised this system. Joint families under the  headship of the eldest female member was a peculiar feature of this system. The male members were visitors of the household and the inheritance of the property went to the children of the female members. Gradually, the women became the owners of  property. The system was also prevalent among the Mappilas of the land. Different reasons are attributed for the emergence of matriliny among them. But the conversion of the matrilineal Hindus to Islam is the real cause for adaptation of this institution in Muslim society.

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Author Biographies

  • Musthafa Farook, Faculty of History, S.S.College, Areacode, Malappuram-673645, Kerala

    PhD, professor

    scientific interests: culture studies

  • E.C Haskerali, UGC Research Awardee, Dept. of Malayalam & Kerala Studies, University of Calicut.673635 Kerala

    PhD, professor

    scientific interests: cultural studies

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Published

2017-09-25

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LOCAL CULTURES AND SOCIETIES

How to Cite

Farook, M., & Haskerali, E. (2017). Appropriated Islam: Hindu-Muslim cultural symbiosis and matriliny among the Mappilas of Kerala. Journal of Education Culture and Society, 8(2), 268-274. https://jecs.pl/index.php/jecs/article/view/10.15503.jecs20172.268.274