Sufism is generally perceived as being spiritually focused and
about the development of the self. However, Sufi orders have been
involved historically as important civic and political actors in
the Muslim world, having participated extensively in inter-faith
dialogue and political challenges to religious orthodoxy. This book
presents a comprehensive overview of the Sufi political tradition,
both historically and in its present form. It outlines how Sufi
thought has developed, examines how Sufism has been presented both
by scholars and by Sufis themselves, and considers Sufis' active
political roles. It argues that Sufis - frequently well educated,
well travelled and imaginative - have been well placed to engage
with other faiths and absorb their ideas into Islam; but that they
have also been, because they understand other faiths, well placed
to understand the distinctiveness of Islam, and thereby act as the
guardians of Islam's core ideas and values.
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