Vol. 1 No. 09 (2025)

Articles

Lullabies found among Muslim people A content-based study

முஸ்லிம் மக்கள் மத்தியில் காணப்படும் தாலாட்டுப் பாடல்கள் - உள்ளடக்க ரீதியான ஓர் ஆய்வு

M.A. Zimra1, Mrs. MIF.Safna2

  1. Lecturer in Tamil, Department of Languages, Faculty of Atrs and Culture, SEUSL, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
  2. Lecturer in Tamil, Department of Languages, Faculty of Atrs and Culture, SEUSL, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
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Abstract

Tamil folk songs are a significant aspect of a nation's character, faith, and lifestyle. Tamil folk songs have a unique identity. These songs express various aspects such as the love for mother, beauty of a child, future dreams, social issues, and so on. Folk songs are also prevalent among the Tamil-speaking Muslim community. However, there is a lack of studies on their unique attributes. This research aims to analyze the attributes of folk songs among Tamil-speaking Muslims. From the selected collection of songs, an analysis of their common elements, Islamic religious and cultural references, social beliefs, language, and so on will be conducted. This study will highlight how Islamic religious beliefs and unique cultural practices of mothers are intertwined with the universal characteristics of Tamil folk songs. Thus, it provides an in-depth understanding of the cultural and behavioral aspects of Tamil Muslims.

Keywords

  • Customs
  • beliefs
  • family
  • civilization
  • society

How to cite

M.A. Zimra, & Mrs. MIF.Safna (2025). Lullabies found among Muslim people A content-based study: முஸ்லிம் மக்கள் மத்தியில் காணப்படும் தாலாட்டுப் பாடல்கள் - உள்ளடக்க ரீதியான ஓர் ஆய்வு. Tamilmanam International Research Journal of Tamil Studies, 1(09), 611-624. https://doi.org/10.63300/tm0109202515

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