Reform and renewal in South Asian Islam: the Chishti-Sabris in 18th-19th century North India

This work examines the traditions, rituals, experiences, and legacy of the S abri branch of the Chisht order. Challenging the notion of Sufism as an ossified relic of the past, it presents evidence of growing interaction, accommodation, and intermingling within Sufi orders. It also highlights the ac...

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1. Verfasser: Nizami, Moin Ahmad (VerfasserIn)
Format: Abschlussarbeit Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: New Delhi, India Oxford University Press 2017
Ausgabe:First edition
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Zusammenfassung:This work examines the traditions, rituals, experiences, and legacy of the S abri branch of the Chisht order. Challenging the notion of Sufism as an ossified relic of the past, it presents evidence of growing interaction, accommodation, and intermingling within Sufi orders. It also highlights the active involvement of the Chishti-S abris in the much discussed reformist upsurge in north India and explains how they addressed questions posed by colonial rule while still adhering to their mystical heritage.
Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-294) and index
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ISBN:9780199087488
DOI:10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199469345.001.0001

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