Sponsoring Sufism

How Governments Promote “Mystical Islam” in their Domestic and Foreign Policies

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Middle East Religions, Islam, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, International
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Author: F. Muedini ISBN: 9781137521071
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan US Publication: July 15, 2015
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Language: English
Author: F. Muedini
ISBN: 9781137521071
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan US
Publication: July 15, 2015
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Language: English

Sponsoring Sufism argues that governments are sponsoring Sufism not only because they see it as an 'apolitical' movement that won't challenge their existing authority, but also that ties to Sufi orders gives them religious credibility, something they seek as they face the rise of Islamist parties.

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Sponsoring Sufism argues that governments are sponsoring Sufism not only because they see it as an 'apolitical' movement that won't challenge their existing authority, but also that ties to Sufi orders gives them religious credibility, something they seek as they face the rise of Islamist parties.

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