The Hindu Sufis of South Asia - Partition, Shrine Culture and the Sindhis in India (Hardcover)

Within the complex religious landscape of modern India, the community of Sindh stands out as a powerful example of interfaith relations. This Hindu community moved to India and practiced Sufism following Sindh's inclusion to Pakistan in the 1947 partition. Drawing on a close analysis of literature and poetry, interviews with key informants, and a reading of historic rituals and architectures, Michel Boivin demonstrates that this active religious minority has managed to retain its unique Hindu-Sufi identity amidst the rigidification of official religions in both India and Pakistan. Of particular significance, Boivin argues, was the creation of sacred spaces called darbars. These shrines include a religious building where the Hindu Sindhis worship Sufi saints, chant Sufi poetry and perform Sufi rituals. In looking at this vibrant community as a trans-religious culture capable of navigating the challenges of the modern nation state, this book is an important contribution to understanding the Muslim-Hindu encounter in India.

General

Imprint:	I.B. Tauris
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Library of Islamic South Asia
Release date:	September 2019
Authors:	Michel Boivin
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	256
ISBN-13:	978-1-78831-531-9
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > Interfaith relations Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Islamic studies Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > Colonization & independence Books > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > Interfaith relations
LSN:	1-78831-531-6
Barcode:	9781788315319

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