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The research aims to explore the early printed Islamic texts known as kitabs in Lanao, Philippines, during the mid-20th century.

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Incipient Islamic Publication in the Philippines: Notes on the Early Printed Kitabs of Lanao from the 1930s to the 1950s

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The research aims to explore the early printed Islamic texts known as kitabs in Lanao, Philippines, during the mid-20th century.
Conducted a comparative analysis of kitabs from Lanao with other Southeast Asian printed works.
Organized a workshop for discussion and findings related to the topic.
Reviewed historical context and publication practices of the 1930s to 1950s.
Identified key characteristics of early printed kitabs in Lanao.
Highlighted cultural and religious significance of these texts in Islamic education.
Compared these findings with other Southeast Asian kitab traditions.

Comparative study examines early printed kitabs in Lanao, suggesting their cultural significance in the Philippines.

Comparative Study of Southeast Asian Kitabs: Papers of the Workshop held at Sophia University Tokyo, Japan on October 23, 2011

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Midori Kawashima (2012) studied this question.

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Comparative study examines early printed kitabs in Lanao, suggesting their cultural significance in the Philippines.

Comparative Study of Southeast Asian Kitabs: Papers of the Workshop held at Sophia University Tokyo, Japan on October 23, 2011