Sufism, Mystics, and Saints in Modern Egypt |
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| Author:
| Hoffman, Valerie J. |
| Series edited by:
| Denny, Frederick M. |
| Series title: | Studies in Comparative Religion Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-57003-849-5 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2009 |
| Publisher: | University of South Carolina Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $32.99USD $32.99 |
Book Description:
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For centuries Sufism - Islamic mysticism - held a major place in Islamic spirituality, intellectual life, and popular religion. This title presents an insider's account of Sufi life in contemporary Egypt.
For centuries Sufism - Islamic mysticism - held a major place in Islamic spirituality, intellectual life, and popular religion. This title presents an insider's account of Sufi life in contemporary Egypt.