Responses of mysticism to religious terrorism: Sufism and beyond

This book explores how mystical traditions of either Abrahamic or non-Abrahamic religions hold the potential to challenge the discourse of political Islam and its terrorist intentions. It discusses the urgent need to reconsider mystical messages of love and recognition of difference against the pois...

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Other Authors: Masaeli, Mahmoud 1954- (Editor), Sneller, Rico 1967- (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Oud-Turnhout Gompel&Svacina [2020]
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Summary:This book explores how mystical traditions of either Abrahamic or non-Abrahamic religions hold the potential to challenge the discourse of political Islam and its terrorist intentions. It discusses the urgent need to reconsider mystical messages of love and recognition of difference against the poisonous evil of terrorism issuing from religious contexts. Throughout the publication, the editors draw together the main ideas and perspectives surrounding mystical Islam in real life and the practice of mystics alongside illustrating common beliefs and practices of Islamic mysticism. This book analyses the message and impacts of mysticism on the battle against the evil of religious terrorism, whilst examining successful stories and cases against violence and religious terrorism
Physical Description:281 Seiten Illustrationen 24 cm
ISBN:9789463711906

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