Muslim and Missionaries of Trinidad
The Caribbean has seen two waves of Muslim migration, the first wave of which was comprised of slaves from Africa. Indentured labourers of India, who…
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Muslim Women in Trinidad
Muslim Women in Trinidad Until recently we didn’t pay much attention to Muslims living next door, in the Caribbean and Latin America–not even to one…
Trinidad & Tobago Muslim Marriage & Divorce Regulations
Trinidad & Tobago Muslim Marriage & Divorce Regulations LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO. 4. Chap. 45:02. Muslim Marriage and Divorce. 20. Filing of certificate and…
Reaction to the introduction of divorce law into Trinidad in 1931.
Reaction to the introduction of divorce law into Trinidad in 1931. The attached scanned document illustrates the reaction of Trinidad’s population to the introduction of…
Religious diversity in the Indian-Trinidadian community
Religion has always been central to Indian life. As D.N Vidyarthi put it (from ‘130 Years – Challenge and Transition’):”Whatever else our ancestors might have…
Family history sources for Indian indentured labourers in the colonial era
Family history sources for Indian indentured labourers in the colonial era (←Click ←) This Research Guide provides some very brief history and background on the…
SADAQA AMONG AFRICAN MUSLIMS ENSLAVED IN THE AMERICAS
SADAQA AMONG AFRICAN MUSLIMS ENSLAVED IN THE AMERICAS Islam as brought by the West Africans has not survived in the Americas, but its impact has…
(Muslim) Boyz-n-the-Hood
(Muslim) Boyz-n-the-Hood This article focuses on the rise of the “Muslim Boys” gang, from its origins in prison and the streets of south London through…
Hosay: Caribbean Cultural Expression of a Shi’ite Heritage
The following essay depicts the organic process of religious practices that adapt to foreign assimilation efforts that stave off cultural amnesia. During 1845-1917 several thousand…
Identity, Personhood, and Religion in Caribbean Context
Identity, Personhood, and Religion in Caribbean Context My basic contention is that the notion of Caribbean identity does not conceptually cohere with notions of personhood…