Search -
Sufism and Islamic Reform in Egypt: The Battle for Islamic Tradition (Oxford Oriental Monographs. New Series)
Sufism and Islamic Reform in Egypt The Battle for Islamic Tradition - Oxford Oriental Monographs. New Series Author:Julian Johansen, Clarendon Press The tension between tradition and reform in the Arab world is one of the most urgent and problematic issues of today. The Sufis of Egypt are one of the most important sects in the Islamic world. Using material recorded at Sufi gatherings over the last five years, this book presents a contemporary, balanced study of their attempts to reform Sufis... more »m from within and maintain its traditions in defence of hostile criticism.« less