Sufi Rituals and Practices: Experiences from South Asia, 1200-1450

Print length: 306 pages
Language: English
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Publication date: 5 December 2023

Name: Sufi Rituals and Practices: Experiences from South Asia, 1200-1450
SKU: 9780192889225
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SKU: 9780192889225

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Explore the formative period of Sufism in South Asia (1200-1450) with ‘Sufi Rituals and Practices’. This in-depth study by The Bookish Owl delves into captivating practices like ‘sama’ (listening to music and poetry) and ‘zikr’ (remembrance of God), examining the early Chishti and Suhrawardi orders. Uncover critical insights into Sufi exercises, the complex legality of music and dance in religious contexts, and the intricate relationship between Sufis and the State. Discover the significance of etiquette within Sufi communities and the central role of spiritual practices in Sufism’s development. This essential read, for the first time in English, includes a full translation of a treatise defending music and poetry as spiritual exercises, offering a unique window into the private world of Sufi experiences across South Asia, including the Deccan.

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