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'''Islamicate''' refers to cultural, social, and artistic expressions influenced by Islamic civilization, regardless of religious adherence. Coined by historian Marshall Hodgson, the term distinguishes between aspects of culture shaped by Islamic societies and those strictly tied to religious doctrine. The Islamicate world encompasses the geographical and cultural sphere where Islamic civilization has played a significant role, including regions influenced by Islamic governance, trade, and intellectual exchange. This concept includes art, literature, architecture, and customs prevalent across the Middle East, North Africa, South and Southeast Asia, and beyond, even among non-Muslim communities. | '''Islamicate''' refers to cultural, social, and artistic expressions influenced by Islamic civilization, regardless of religious adherence. Coined by historian Marshall Hodgson, the term distinguishes between aspects of culture shaped by Islamic societies and those strictly tied to religious doctrine. The Islamicate world encompasses the geographical and cultural sphere where Islamic civilization has played a significant role, including regions influenced by Islamic governance, trade, and intellectual exchange. This concept includes art, literature, architecture, and customs prevalent across the Middle East, North Africa, South and Southeast Asia, and beyond, even among non-Muslim communities. | ||
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Islamicate refers to cultural, social, and artistic expressions influenced by Islamic civilization, regardless of religious adherence. Coined by historian Marshall Hodgson, the term distinguishes between aspects of culture shaped by Islamic societies and those strictly tied to religious doctrine. The Islamicate world encompasses the geographical and cultural sphere where Islamic civilization has played a significant role, including regions influenced by Islamic governance, trade, and intellectual exchange. This concept includes art, literature, architecture, and customs prevalent across the Middle East, North Africa, South and Southeast Asia, and beyond, even among non-Muslim communities.