Sufism, Mystics, and Saints in Modern Egypt
(Part of the Studies in Comparative Religion Series)
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A fascinating insider's account of Sufi life in contemporary Egypt For centuries Sufism--Islamic mysticism--held a major place in Islamic spirituality, intellectual life, and popular religion. While many scholars have commented on Sufism's decline, few have delved deeply into present-day Egyptian Sufism or considered it as a system in its own right. Drawing on her detailed fieldwork and a variety of little known literary sources, Valerie...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:157003849X
ISBN13:9781570038495
Release Date:February 2009
Publisher:University of South Carolina Press
Length:488 Pages
Weight:1.75 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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