Of Salt and Tamarind: Islam, Identity, and the Malay World of Southeast Asia

What does it mean to belong to the Malay world in the twenty-first century?From the shores of Aceh to the cultural landscapes of Melaka and the historical memory of Patani, Of Salt and Tamarind explores the long and complex relationship between Islam, identity, and the making of the Malay world in Southeast Asia.Moving beyond narrow national boundaries, this book traces how trade, migration, relig...