The popularisation of Sufism in Ayyubid and Mamluk Egypt, 1173-1325

In the 12th - 14th centuries, Sufism 'Islamic mysticism' became extraordinarily popular across Egypt. Elites and non-elites, rulers and ruled, the wealthy and the poor, even Jews, all embraced a variety of Sufi ideas and practices. This book is the first systematic investigation of how and...

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Subtitles:The Popularisation of Sufism in Ayyubid & Mamluk Egypt, 1173-1325
Main Author: Hofer, Nathan (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Edinburgh Edinburgh University Press 2015.
In:Year: 2015
Series/Journal:Edinburgh studies in classical Islamic history and culture
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Egypt / Mameluke Empire / Sufism / History 1173-1325
Further subjects:B Sufism (Egypt) History
B Sufism Egypt History
B Sufism ; Egypt ; History
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Parallel Edition:Print version: 9780748694211