Sufis and salafis in the contemporary age
"Sufis and Salafis in the Contemporary Age explores the dynamics at play between what are usually understood as two very different forms of Islam, namely Sufism and Salafism. Sufism is commonly understood as the peaceful and mystical dimension of Islam whereas Salafism is perceived as strictly...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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London [u.a.]
Bloomsbury Academic
2015
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| In: | Year: 2015 |
| Volumes / Articles: | Show volumes/articles. |
| Edition: | 1. publ. |
| Series/Journal: | Religious studies
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| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Islam
/ Sufism
/ Salafīyah
B Salafīyah / Sufism |
| Further subjects: | B
Collection of essays
B Mysticism B Interfaith dialogue B Salafīyah B Islamic countries B Difference B International comparison B Political participation B Islam B Fundamentalism B Islamic sects B Islamic fundamentalism B Mysticism Islam B Sufism |
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| Parallel Edition: | Electronic
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| Summary: | "Sufis and Salafis in the Contemporary Age explores the dynamics at play between what are usually understood as two very different forms of Islam, namely Sufism and Salafism. Sufism is commonly understood as the peaceful and mystical dimension of Islam whereas Salafism is perceived as strictly pietistic and moralist, and for some it conjures up images of violent manifestations of Islam.Of course these generalisations require more nuanced investigation, and this book provides a number of case studies from around the Islamic world to unpack the intricate relationship between the two. The diversity of the case studies that focus on Islamic groups in India, Iraq, Egypt, Morocco, Turkey and South East Europe reflect the multiplicity of relationships that exist between the Salafis and Sufis. The specific case studies are framed by an introduction that provides essential historical background and definitions of the terms, and also by general studies of the Sufi-Salafi relationship which enable the reader to focus on the large picture. This will be the first book to investigate the relationship between Sufism and Salafism in such a wide fashion, and includes chapters on "traditional" Sufis, as well as from those who consider that Sufism and Salafism are not necessarily contradictory"-- |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index Hier auch später erschienene, unveränderte Nachdrucke |
| ISBN: | 1472523873 |