Nile (University of California, Los Angeles, USA) Green
Since their beginnings in the ninth century, the shrines, brotherhoods and doctrines of the Sufis held vast influence in almost every corner of the Muslim world. Offering the first truly global account of the history of Sufism, this illuminating book traces the gradual spread and influence of Sufi Islam through the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and ultimately into Europe and the United States.
An ideal introduction to Sufism, requiring no background knowledge of Islamic history or thought
Offers the first history of Sufism as a global phenomenon, exploring...
Since their beginnings in the ninth century, the shrines, brotherhoods and doctrines of the Sufis held vast influence in almost every corner of the Mu...
