Sufism and Saint Veneration in Contemporary Bangladesh: the Maijbhandaris of Chittagong |
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| Author:
| Harder, Hans |
| Series title: | Routledge Advances in South Asian Studies |
| ISBN: | 978-1-283-37933-5 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2012 |
| Publisher: | Routledge
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $186.00 |
Book Description:
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Focusing on the Maijbhandari movement in Chittagong, south-eastern Bangladesh, which claims the status of the only Sufi order originated in Bengal and which has gained immense popularity in recent years, this book provides a comprehensive picture of an important aspect of contemporary Bengali Islam in the South Asian context.
Focusing on the Maijbhandari movement in Chittagong, south-eastern Bangladesh, which claims the status of the only Sufi order originated in Bengal and which has gained immense popularity in recent years, this book provides a comprehensive picture of an important aspect of contemporary Bengali Islam in the South Asian context.