Sufism in Saudi Arabia since 1979 : The Politics of Orthodoxy in Contemporary Islam /

Sufism in Saudi Arabia since 1979 : The Politics of Orthodoxy in Contemporary Islam /

This is the first full-length monograph to explore Sufism in Saudi Arabia since 1979-a groundbreaking journey into a rarely seen side of the kingdom's religious life. Drawing on rich fieldwork, in-depth interviews with Sufi practitioners, and archival research, the book brings readers deep into...

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Main Author: Sinani, Besnik (Author)

Format: eBook

Language: English

Published: Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2026.

Series: Middle East and Islamic Studies E-Books Online, Collection 2026.
Studies on Sufism ; 11.

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Middle East and Islamic Studies.
Religion.

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Call Number: BP172

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Summary:This is the first full-length monograph to explore Sufism in Saudi Arabia since 1979-a groundbreaking journey into a rarely seen side of the kingdom's religious life. Drawing on rich fieldwork, in-depth interviews with Sufi practitioners, and archival research, the book brings readers deep into the spiritual networks that persist beneath the surface of state-enforced Wahhabi orthodoxy. It traces a century of scholarly life in the Hejaz, follows transnational ties-especially those of the Ba ʿAlawi order-and uncovers stories of persecution, such as that of Muhammad Alawi al-Maliki. Timely and vivid, it also examines the profound religious shifts unfolding under the rule of Mohammed bin Salman.
Physical Description:1 online resource (280 pages) : illustrations.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9789004747548