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It combines a synthesis of the vast literature on the order with original research, and shall be an important contribution for those interested in Sufism, Islamic history and Muslim-Christian relations.
The Core and Contours of a Sufi Brotherhood 2. Consolidation and Expansion 4. Inner Rivalries and Cooperation 6. The Persistence of Older Traditions 8.
His research interests focus on modern Islam, particularly interrelations between Sufism and fundamentalist and radical movements. Learn More about VitalSource Bookshelf. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Refresh and try again. Open Preview See a Problem? Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. Preview — The Naqshbandiyya by Itzchak Weismann.
The Naqshbandiyya: Orthodoxy and Activism in a Worldwide and millions of other books are available for Amazon Kindle. Itzchak Weismann is senior lecturer at the Department of Middle Eastern history, University of Haifa, Israel. His research interests focus on modern Islam. Editorial Reviews. Review. 'Weismann has made an admirable contribution to Sufi studies, The Naqshbandiyya: Orthodoxy and Activism in a Worldwide Sufi Tradition (Routledge Sufi Series) The Naqshbandiyya: Orthodoxy and Activism in a Worldwide Sufi Tradition (Routledge Sufi Series) 1st Edition, Kindle Edition. by.
Orthodoxy and Activism in a Worldwide Sufi Tradition 3. This volume seeks to present a broad picture of the evolution of the ideas and organizational forms of the Naqshbandi order throughout its history. Paperback , pages. Published April 30th by Routledge first published June 25th To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.
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This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Orthodoxy and Activism in a Worldwide Sufi Tradition is a phenomenal history of one of the most influential and wide spread Sufi brotherhoods.
At the same time, he demonstrates how the group adapted itself to be an influential force in various societies, while maintaining its strong orthodox character. The book has many strengths. Weismann manages to give a brief, yet thorough, history while at the same time writing in a captivating style. Summary The Naqshbandiyya is one of the most widespread and influential Sufi orders in the Muslim world. Having its origins in the Great Masters tradition of Central Asia almost a millennium ago, it played a significant role in the pre-modern history of the Indian subcontinent and the Ottoman Empire, and is still spreading today.
This volume seeks to present a broad picture of the evolution of the ideas and organizational forms of the Naqshbandi order throughout its history. It combines a synthesis of the vast literature on the order with original research, and shall be an important contribution for those interested in Sufism, Islamic history and Muslim-Christian relations. Table of Contents 1.
His research interests focus on modern Islam, particularly interrelations between Sufism and fundamentalist and radical movements. Request an e-inspection copy.
Having its origins in the Great Masters tradition of Central Asia almost a millennium ago, it played a significant role in the pre-modern history of the Indian subcontinent and the Ottoman Empire, and is still spreading today. Want to Read saving…. Hamza marked it as to-read May 18, I would caution that one should have a basic understanding of common Sufi terminology and history before jumping into this this more in-depth and specific book. This volume seeks to present a broad picture of the evolution of the ideas and organizational forms of the Naqshbandi order throughout its history. Open Preview See a Problem? Nothing wacky here, just a streamlined loo I knew this would be a palliative to the string of crappy books on Sufism in the Ottoman Empire I've read recently.
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