Sufism

A Global History

Nile Green (University of California, Los Angeles, USA)

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Blackwell Publishing
26 January 2012

Religion & beliefs; History of religion; Sufism & Islamic mysticism

Series: Wiley Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion

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

By: Nile Green (University of California Los Angeles USA)
Imprint: Blackwell Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 230mm, Width: 154mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 365g
ISBN: 9781405157650
ISBN 10: 1405157658
Series: Wiley Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 26 January 2012
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

List of Maps and Illustrations ix Preface and Acknowledgments xi Maps xiv Introduction 1 1 Origins, Foundations and Rivalries (850–1100) 15 2 An Islam of Saints and Brothers (1100–1400) 71 3 Empires, Frontiers and Renewers (1400–1800) 125 4 From Colonization to Globalization (1800–2000) 187 Glossary: A Sufi Lexicon of Arabic Terms 239 Further Reading 243 Index 245

Nile Green is professor of South Asian and Islamic history at UCLA. He has travelled and researched widely throughout the Islamic world, and has published extensively on Islamic history and Sufism.

Reviews for Sufism: A Global History

<p> Green s history is well organized and offers a number of clear themes and theses. (The Journal of The Bulletin of the School of Oriental & African Studies, 1 August 2013) <p> A must read not only for those interested in Islamic studies but also for those interested in world history. Summing Up: Essential. Most levels/libraries. (Choice, 1 September 2012)