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Sufi Martyrs of Love : The Chishti Order in South Asia and Beyond - B. Lawrence

Sufi Martyrs of Love

The Chishti Order in South Asia and Beyond

By: B. Lawrence, C. Ernst

Paperback | 1 January 2003 | Edition Number 1

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For many in the West, the ecstatic dancing ritual of whirling dervishes is
the most recognizable aspect of Sufism. Sufism is the mystical branch of
Islam, with which Muslims throughout the world identify. It emphasizes
direct knowledge of the divine within each person. Its adepts see
meditation, music, song, and dance as integral to the spiritual quest.
The Chishti Sufi order is among the oldest and most popular of all Sufi
traditions. Though most often identified with South Asia, today its devotees
can be found from California to Kuala Lumpur. What are the distinctive
practices of the Chishtis, and how do they differ from other orders? Who
were the founding figures, and what were the seminal texts that provided the
basis for this tradition? And how has this legacy continually been
reinterpreted until the present day?
Sufi Martyrs of Love provides access to the voices of Sufi authorities
through the translation of texts being offered in English for the first
time. It also offers a critical perspective on Western attitudes toward
Islam and Sufism, confronts the prejudices of the academy and the media, and
offers a clarification of the contemporary importance of Sufism from Asia to
America.
Industry Reviews

'...an exemplary study...a wonderful introduction to the Chishiyya of South Asia and to issues of method and form in the history of South Asian religions.' - Samira Sheikh, The Indian Economic and Social History Review

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