The Dream in Islam - From Qur'anic Tradition to Jihadist Inspiration (Paperback)

The war in the Middle East is marked by a lack of cultural knowledge on the part of the western forces, and this book deals with another, widely ignored element of Islam-the role of dreams in everyday life. The practice of using night dreams to make important life decisions can be traced to Middle Eastern dream traditions and practices that preceded the emergence of Islam. In this study, the author explores some key aspects of Islamic dream theory and interpretation as well as the role and significance of night dreams for contemporary Muslims. In his analysis of the Islamic debates surrounding the role of "true" dreams in historical and contemporary Islamic prophecy, the author specifically addresses the significance of Al-Qaeda and Taliban dream practices and ideology. Dreams of "heaven," for example, are often instrumental in determining Jihadist suicidal action, and "heavenly" dreams are also evidenced within other contemporary human conflicts such as Israel-Palestine and Kosovo-Serbia. By exploring patterns of dreams within this context, a cross-cultural, psychological, and experiential understanding of the role and significance of such contemporary critical political and personal imagery can be achieved.

General

Imprint:	Berghahn Books
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2016
Authors:	Iain R Edgar
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	178
ISBN-13:	978-1-78533-222-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Islamic studies Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > General Books > Social sciences > Psychology > States of consciousness > Sleep & dreams
LSN:	1-78533-222-8
Barcode:	9781785332227

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