Panthay; Burmese Chinese Muslims

Panthay; Burmese Chinese Muslims
Panthays formed one of the definite group among Myanmar Muslims or Muslims in Burma/Myanmar . Some people like to refer Burmese Muslims as the more assimilated or original or oldest group amongst all the Muslims in Burma or Myanmar. That is because they are more “Burmanized” when compare to other groups. But nowadays, because of mixed marriages and intermarriages, it is some times difficult to differentiate who is who. The name Panthay is a purely Burmese word, which is said to be identical with the Shan word Pang hse.[1] It was the name by which the Burmese called the Chinese Muslims who came with caravans to Burma from the Chinese province of Yunnan. The name was not used or known in Yunnan itself.[2] But curiously in the research paper from Karachi on the Muslims in China, the Pakistani researchers used the name Panthay. Later, they acknowledged that they got that name from Burma.

Panthay; Latest diaspora Part 2

Panthay; Latest diaspora
Latest diaspora
The demise of the Sultanate had shattered the hopes of all the Panthays for a bright future in their own Islamic kingdom in Yunnan. The blood-bath that occurred in its wake had made the decision for many Panthays: to flee the country for those who could make it, and not to return [...]

Burmese Indians

  Burmese Indians

The Burmese Indians (Burmese: MLCTS: ku. la: lu myui:) are a group of overseas Indians from Myanmar (formerly Burma). They form approximately 2% (about 950,000) [1] on the CIA World Factbook 2006. of the population, although exact figures do not exist due to intermarriage between Indians and other ethnic groups.

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1 History

1.1 Origin of Burmese [...]

Burmese Indians; Culture

Burmese Indians; Culture
Culture
India has been particularly influential in Burmese culture as the cradle of Buddhism, and ancient Hindu traditions can still be seen in brahmins presiding over important ceremonies such as weddings and ear-piercings but most notably in Thingyan, the Burmese New Year festival.[5] Traditions of kingship including coronation ceremonies and formal royal titles as [...]

Burmese Indians; Language Part 3

Burmese Indians; Language
Language
Burmese Indians also speak an array of different languages. There are Tamils, Punjabis, Parsis, Gujaratis and Marawaris as well as Bengalis and Pathans. Most can only communicate in Burmese, due to years of assimilation and lack of education in languages other than English. However, small segments of the population can speak other languages, [...]

Islam in Myanmar; Contents and History

Islam in Myanmar
Islam in Myanmar; Contents and History
October 13th, 2007

Contents

1 History

1.1 Forefathers
1.2 Muslims in Bagan (Pagan) Period
1.3 Muslim sailors and traders
1.4 Muslim prisoners of war
1.5 Royal Muslim-soldiers
1.6 Muslims in Konbaung Dynasty

1.6.1 Muslims in Amarapura
1.6.2 King Mindon
1.6.3 King Thibaw

1.7 Muslim Mogul Emperor of India
1.8 Mosques in Yangon

2 Demographics
3 Religion and society

3.1 The Supreme Court of Rangoon
3.2 Myanmar [...]

Islam in Myanmar; Demographics, Religion and society

Demographics

Islam in Myanmar; Demographics, Religion and society
October 13th, 2007
Various groups of Myanmar Muslims

Muslims are spread across the country in small communities. The Indian-descended Muslims live mainly in Rangoon. See Burmese Indian Muslims.

Another notable Muslim group are the Arakan-based Rohingya people, classified as “Bengali Muslims” due to their ancestral connection with Bengal.

Panthay (Burmese Chinese Muslims).

Pashu or Moken

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Islam in Myanmar; Burmese Muslim Personalities and References

Islam in Myanmar; Burmese Muslim Personalities and References
Burmese Muslim Personalities
Main article Burmese Muslim Personalities

U Razak

U Razak (20 January 1898 – 19 July 1947; Arabic: Abdul Razak) was a Burmese politician who was a respected educationalist. He was a minister and was assassinated, along with his cabinet, on 19 July 1947. July 19 is celebrated [...]

My contributions for Burma/Myanmar

My contributions for Burma/Myanmar
and Islam
[edit] As Dr San Oo Aung
Blogs [1][2][3]

Speaking with Dr. Maharthir, former Malaysia PM (interview in English)[4]
Speaking with Dr. Maharthir, former Malaysia PM (Burmese translation) part 1 [5]
Speaking with Dr. Maharthir, former Malaysia PM (Burmese translation) part 2[6]
Speaking with Mrs Anwar, Dr. Wan Azizah (interview in English)[7]
Interview with Global Peace [...]

My favourite concepts

My favourite quotations

My favourite concepts
October 13th, 2007 by sanooaung
My favourite quotations

“- – – today’s human rights violations are the causes of tomorrow’s conflicts.” by Mary Robinson, High Commissioner for Human Rights (1997-2002).

If we discriminate others as foreign because they, their race and religion are different to us, all the others could also look down and discriminate [...]