0
Your cart

Your cart is empty

Books > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history

Buy Now

The Sufi Saint of Jam - History, Religion, and Politics of a Sunni Shrine in Shi'i Iran (Hardcover) Loot Price: R2,627
Discovery Miles 26 270
The Sufi Saint of Jam - History, Religion, and Politics of a Sunni Shrine in Shi'i Iran (Hardcover): Shivan Mahendrarajah

The Sufi Saint of Jam - History, Religion, and Politics of a Sunni Shrine in Shi'i Iran (Hardcover)

Shivan Mahendrarajah

Series: Cambridge Studies in Islamic Civilization

 (sign in to rate)
Loot Price R2,627 Discovery Miles 26 270 | Repayment Terms: R246 pm x 12*

Bookmark and Share

Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days

The Sunni saint cult and shrine of Ahmad-i Jam has endured for 900 years. The shrine and its Sufi shaykhs secured patronage from Mongols, Kartids, Tamerlane, and Timurids. The cult and shrine-complex started sliding into decline when Iran's shahs took the Shi'i path in 1501, but are today enjoying a renaissance under the (Shi'i) Islamic Republic of Iran. The shrine's eclectic architectural ensemble has been renovated with private and public funds, and expertise from Iran's Cultural Heritage Organization. Two seminaries (madrasa) that teach Sunni curricula to males and females were added. Sunni and Shi'i pilgrims visit to venerate their saint. Jami mystics still practice 'irfan ('gnosticism'). Analyzed are Ahmad-i Jam's biography and hagiography; marketing to sultans of Ahmad as the 'Guardian of Kings'; history and politics of the shrine's catchment area; acquisition of patronage by shrine and shaykhs; Sufi doctrines and practices of Jami mystics, including its Timurid-era Naqshbandi Sufis.

General

Imprint: Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: Cambridge Studies in Islamic Civilization
Release date: April 2021
Authors: Shivan Mahendrarajah
Dimensions: 234 x 157 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 294
ISBN-13: 978-1-108-83969-3
Categories: Books > Humanities > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General
Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Islam
Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Religious experience > Mysticism
Books > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General
Books > Religion & Spirituality > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Religious experience > Mysticism
Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Islam
Promotions
LSN: 1-108-83969-X
Barcode: 9781108839693

Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate? Let us know about it.

Does this product have an incorrect or missing image? Send us a new image.

Is this product missing categories? Add more categories.

Review This Product

No reviews yet - be the first to create one!

Partners