THE BOOK AND THE ROSES by Catharina Raudvere ( 9781860649424 )

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Title:

THE BOOK AND THE ROSES
SUFI WOMEN, VISIBILITY AND ZIKIR IN CONTEMPORARY ISTANBUL

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ISBN 10:

1860649424

ISBN 13:

9781860649424

Publisher:

I.B.TAURIS & CO LTD.

Pub. date:

25 April, 2003

Series:

In Association with the Swedish Research Institute in Istanbul S.

Pages:

248

Description:

Sufism is Islam's principal mystical tradition, perceived as largely occupied by men. This book reveals the place of women in Sufi spiritual tradition and practice, particularly at the zikir prayer. Concentrating on Sufi women living in Istanbul, it effectively examines Islam as a lived practice.

Synopsis:

Sufism is Islam's principal mystical tradition, providing its followers with the inner, esoteric or purely spiritual dimension of their faith. This path to spirituality has developed over centuries throughout the Islamic world, fundamentally influencing the religion and its followers, and has been a domain perceived as largely occupied by men. This book reveals the place of women within Sufism: within its spiritual tradition and within its practice - looking particularly at the zikir prayer (the repetitive act of chanting "the most beautiful names of god"). Concentrating on Sufi women living in Istanbul, the book effectively examines Islam as a lived practice.

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colour and b&w illustrations

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I.B.Tauris

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