Mysticism and the Plurality of Meaning: The Case of the Ismailis of Rural Iran (Institute of Ismaili Studies Occasional Papers)
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| Rating | : | 4.48 (533 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1860642314 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 96 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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About the AuthorRafique H. Keshavjee was formerly affiliated with the Institute of Ismaili Studies in London.
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Rafique H. Keshavjee was formerly affiliated with the Institute of Ismaili Studies in London.
To what extent does mysticism require a withdrawal from the world? Is there a contradiction between the demands of contemplation and those of an active, responsible life? Is the mystical perspective antagonistic to the intellect? These are some of the issues examined in this book. His findings question the notion that Muslim life entails submission to any monolithic set of beliefs and practices.. Rafique Keshavjee uses as a case study the Ismailis of rural Iran, whose ideas and actions question the notion that Islamic mysticism is necessarily passive and other-worldly