Sufism in America - The Alami Tariqa of Waterport, New York

This book sheds light on the living tradition of mystical Islam by focusing on the Alami Tariqa in Waterport, New York. It explores how this order has acculturated to the American setting, why individuals are drawn to the tariqa, and what it means to pursue spiritual goals in a modern, Western society.

About the author

Julianne Hazen is founding director of the Department of Sufi Studies at the World Life Institute, Medina, New York. She also teaches religious studies at Niagara University.

Summary

This book sheds light on the living tradition of mystical Islam by focusing on the Alami Tariqa in Waterport, New York. It explores how this order has acculturated to the American setting, why individuals are drawn to the tariqa, and what it means to pursue spiritual goals in a modern, Western society.

Product details

• Authors: Julianne Hazen, Hazen Julianne
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2018
• EAN: 9781498533881
• ISBN: 978-1-4985-3388-1
• No. of pages: 262
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; New York, RELIGION / Islam / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Islamic Studies, RELIGION / Mysticism, Islamic Studies, mysticism, Relating to Islamic / Muslim people and groups, Social groups: religious groups and communities, Sufism & Islamic Mysticism, Islamic groups: Sufis, New York (state)