Sufi Political Thought

Milad Milani

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Routledge
03 November 2017

Social & cultural history; Ethnic studies; Politics & government

Series: Routledge Religion in Contemporary Asia Series

Sufism is generally perceived as being spiritually focused and about the development of the self. However, Sufi orders have been involved historically as important civic and political actors in the Muslim world, having participated extensively in inter-faith dialogue and political challenges to religious orthodoxy. This book presents a comprehensive overview of the Sufi political tradition, both historically and in its present form. It outlines how Sufi thought has developed, examines how Sufism has been presented both by scholars and by Sufis themselves, and considers Sufis’ active political roles. It argues that Sufis – frequently well educated, well travelled and imaginative – have been well placed to engage with other faiths and absorb their ideas into Islam; but that they have also been, because they understand other faiths, well placed to understand the distinctiveness of Islam, and thereby act as the guardians of Islam’s core ideas and values.

By: Milad Milani
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 398g
ISBN: 9781138787643
ISBN 10: 1138787647
Series: Routledge Religion in Contemporary Asia Series
Pages: 170
Publication Date: 03 November 2017
Audience: College/higher education , Primary , A / AS level
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction. 1. A framework for the study of Sufi political thought 2. Following the conceptual thread: Sufism as an experience of Asia 3. The open civilization and the fundamentals of religion 4. Political Sufism and Sufi political interventions 5. A tale of two saviours: the Sufi contestation for power in medieval Islam 6. Sufism and the politics of ‘Jesus’ 7. Sufi politics in contemporary global society 8. The subtle body and the experience of politics in the human Conclusion: Reflections on Sufi Activity in Civic Society Today

Milad Milani is Lecturer in the School of Humanities and Communication Arts at the University of Western Sydney, Australia.