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Sufism
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Description| Publisher | John Wiley & Sons (UK) |
| Author(s) | Nile Green |
| Subtitle | A Global History |
| Edition | 1 |
| Published | 9th February 2012 |
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A Global History
Since their beginnings in the ninth century, the shrines,brotherhoods and doctrines of the Sufis held vast influence in
almost every corner of the Muslim world. Offering the first truly
global account of the history of Sufism, this illuminating book
traces the gradual spread and influence of Sufi Islam
through the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and ultimately into
Europe and the United States.
- An ideal introduction to Sufism, requiring no background
knowledge of Islamic history or thought - Offers the first history of Sufism as a global
phenomenon, exploring its movement and
adaptation from the Middle East, through Asia
and Africa, to Europe and the United States of America - Covers the entire historical period of Sufism, from its ninth
century origins to the end of the twentieth century - Devotes equal coverage to the political, cultural, and
social dimensions of Sufism as it does to its
theology and ritual - Dismantles the stereotypes of Sufis as otherworldly 'mystics',
by anchoring Sufi Muslims in the real lives of their
communities - Features the most up-to-date research on Sufism available
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