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"Popular Sufism of Eastern Europe "examines aspects of popular
Sufism among selected societies in Eastern Europe, past and
present. Muslims - whether they are descended from Asian invaders
(Cumans, Turks and Tatars), or are converted Slavs (Bonjaks and
Pomaks) or Illyrians (Albanians) - have left a deep mark on the
popular culture of Eastern Europe. They too have been influenced by
Christianity and by pre-Christian religions. Many have sustained
contact with fellow believers in the Muslim heartland of the Middle
East, especially through the annual Meccan pilgrimage. Sufi life in
Eastern Europe derives its strength from a number of sources
including the Volga, the Southern steppes of Russia and the Balkan
countries, where Islam is either the prevailing religion (as in
Albania or Kosovo), or is of major significance (as in Bulgaria,
Macedonia and Bosnia). Sufism, at every level and in every form
amongst these Muslim peoples, is discussed.
"Popular Sufism of Eastern Europe "examines aspects of popular
Sufism among selected societies in Eastern Europe, past and
present. Muslims - whether they are descended from Asian invaders
(Cumans, Turks and Tatars), or are converted Slavs (Bonjaks and
Pomaks) or Illyrians (Albanians) - have left a deep mark on the
popular culture of Eastern Europe. They too have been influenced by
Christianity and by pre-Christian religions. Many have sustained
contact with fellow believers in the Muslim heartland of the Middle
East, especially through the annual Meccan pilgrimage. Sufi life in
Eastern Europe derives its strength from a number of sources
including the Volga, the Southern steppes of Russia and the Balkan
countries, where Islam is either the prevailing religion (as in
Albania or Kosovo), or is of major significance (as in Bulgaria,
Macedonia and Bosnia). Sufism, at every level and in every form
amongst these Muslim peoples, is discussed.
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