1st Edition
Keramat, Sacred Relics and Forbidden Idols in Singapore
By William L. Gibson
Copyright 2025
230 Pages
42 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
230 Pages
42 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
230 Pages
42 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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Keramat, holy graves and shrines, represent physical markers of Singapore’s history as a multi‑ethnic maritime trading center. They offered sanctified spaces not only for Muslims but also for the entire community in which they emerged. Maintained by self‑appointed caretakers, the stories of keramat often interweave fact with folklore that mirror the history and sensibilities of the community.... Read more
1 The Keramat of Singapore
2 Keramat Hidup
3 Imams, Maulanas, and Penghulus
4 Legendary Figures
5 Datuk Keramat
6 Dargah and Grave‑Shrines
7 Kubor Panjang
8 Keramat and Authority
9 Keramat and Heritage
Biography
William L. Gibson is a writer and researcher based in Southeast Asia. His non‑fiction publications include Alfred Raquez and the French Experience of the Far East, 1898–1906 (Routledge 2021).
