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The Ottoman Ibadis of Cairo provides a comprehensive historical account of the Ibadi Islamic community as it existed in Cairo during the Ottoman period. Paul M. Love Jr. examines the religious, social, and cultural dimensions of this often-overlooked minority group, analyzing their theological traditions, community organization, and interactions with the broader Ottoman administrative framework.
Through extensive research and primary source analysis, the book illuminates how the Ibadis maintained their distinct religious identity while adapting to Ottoman governance structures. Love explores key aspects of Ibadi life including their commercial activities, legal status, educational practices, and relationship with other religious communities in Cairo. This work contributes significantly to our understanding of religious pluralism and minority experiences in the early modern Islamic world.
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