Muslim merit-making in Thailand's far-South - Joll, Christopher M. (New York : Springer, 2012)
Introduction -- Indic, Islamic, and Thai influences -- Religious, ethnic, and linguistic diversity -- Thai and Malay merit-making rhetoric -- Potent words and sacred duties - Sedekoh and meritorious smorgasbords -- Ramadan scales and Meccan multiplications -- Merit-making rationales and motivations -- Conclusion.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Keywords: Merit (Islam).; Islam -- Thailand -- Customs and practices