Sufi Martyrs of Love
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Sufi Martyrs of Love

The Chishti Order in South Asia and Beyond

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Sufi Martyrs of Love

The Chishti Order in South Asia and Beyond

About this book

Sufism is a religion which emphasizes direct knowledge of the divine within each person, and meditation, music, song, and dance are seen as crucial spiritual strides toward attaining unity with God. Sufi paths of mysticism and devotion, motivated by Islamic ideals, are still chosen by men and women in countries from Morocco to China, and there are nearly one hundred orders around the world, eighty of which are present and thriving in the United States. The Chishti Sufi order has been the most widespread and popular of all Sufi traditions since the twelfth-century. Sufi Martyrs of Love offers a critical perspective on Western attitudes towards Islam and Sufism, clarifying its contemporary importance, both in the West and in traditional Sufi homelands. Finally, it provides access to the voices of Sufi authorities, through the translation of texts being offered in English for the first time.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half-Title
  3. Title
  4. Copyright
  5. Dediaction
  6. Contents
  7. Figures
  8. Acknowledgments
  9. Introduction
  10. 1. What is a Sufi Order?
  11. 2. The Core Chishti Practices
  12. 3. The Art of Ancestry
  13. 4. The Chishti Masters
  14. 5. Major Chishti Shrines
  15. 6. Colonial Chishtis
  16. 7. Modern Day Chishtis
  17. Appendix:
  18. Notes
  19. Bibliography on the Chishtiyy
  20. Select Bibliography on the Chishtiyy
  21. Index of Names and Glossary of Terms