Sufism and Saint Veneration in Contemporary Bangladesh : The Maijbhandaris of Chittagong

ISBN-13: 9780415581707 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 392 str.

Hans Harder;¬Abar;¬Abar

Opis

Focusing on the Maijbhandari movement, which claims the status of the only Sufi order originated in Bengal and which has gained immense popularity in recent years, this book provides a comprehensive picture of contemporary Bengali Islam in the South Asian context.

Spis treści

1. Introduction  2. Structure and Religious Practice  3. Theological and Hagiological Writings  4. Hagiographies  5. Maijbhandari Songs  6. Songs in Contemporary Maijbhandari Interpretations  7. Contextualising Maijbhandar  8. Conclusion: A Note on Bengali Islam

O autorze

Hans Harder is Professor of Modern South Asian Languages and Literatures in the South Asia Institute at Heidelberg University, Germany. His research interests include South Asian literatures and intellectual history, Bengali Islam, modern Hinduism, and satirical traditions in South Asia.