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This article examines the social organization of Muslim communities in Malabar, India, arguing that social divisions are increasingly rationalized through Islamic concepts rather than solely through Hindu influences. It highlights the need for a re-evaluation of sociological concepts like caste and status groups to better understand these hierarchies, which are maintained through cultural Islamization. The study draws on ethnographic research to illustrate how various Muslim groups, such as Thangals and Map

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