Despite their distinct theological differences, Shi'a and Sunni
Muslims, followers of the two main branches of Islam, share a
number of core beliefs including an allegiance to and love for the
Prophet Muhammad and members of his family. For Shi'a Muslims,
reverence for the Prophet and allegiance to his household (Ahl
al-bayt, 'People of the House'), comprising his immediate family
and their descendants, constitutes an essential principle of belief
that has directly impacted how Shi'i artists, rulers, patrons and
ritual participants have conveyed their love and loyalty through
material culture and religious ritual. The 22 essays in this
volume, richly illustrated with over 200 coloured images, present a
diversity of beliefs and practices expressed through the arts,
architecture, material culture and ritual that spans Shi'i history
from the tenth century to the present day. With contributions from
experts in the fields of anthropology, religious studies, art and
architectural history, numismatics, film studies and contemporary
art, the book also calls attention to the global diversity of the
artistic and devotional expressions ofShi'a Muslims from across
Trinidad, Senegal, Egypt, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, India and
China. Additionally, some essays draw upon important female Shi'i
figures and female ritual practices and many chapters underscore
the theme oflove for the Ahl al-bayt beyond Sunni and Shi'i
demarcations. This work contributes to a growing body of
scholarship dedicated to the religious arts and rituals ofShi'a
Muslims around the world.
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