Muslim Puritans: Reformist Psychology in Southeast Asian Islam

Muslim Puritans: Reformist Psychology in Southeast Asian Islam provides a compelling exploration of how Islamic reform movements in Southeast Asia intertwine cultural transformation with psychological rationalization. Through a Weberian lens, the book delves into the regions of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore, analyzing the ways in which the rationalization of religious beliefs leads to shifts in behavior, identity, and social structures. By employing a combination of statistical, ethnog...