Sufi Ritual - The Parallel Universe

This study reveals the world of Sufi ritual with particular reference to two major Sufi orders. It examines the ritual and practices of these orders and surveys their organisation and hierarchy, initiation ceremonies, and aspects of their liturgy such as dhikr (litany) and sama (mystical concert). Comparisons are made with the five pillars of Islam (arkan), and the Sufi rituals, together with the arkan, are examined from the perspective of theology, phenomenology, anthropology and semiotics. The work concludes with an examination of the Sufi in the context of alienation. This is a major work which highlights the importance of Sufi ritual and locates it within the broader domain of the Islamic world.

List of contents

Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Mapping the Sacred 1; Chapter 3 Mapping the Sacred 2; Chapter 4 Unveiling the Sacred 1; Chapter 5 Unveiling the Sacred 2; Chapter 6 The Alienated ??f??;

About the author

Ian Richard Netton Professor of Arabic Studies University of Leeds

Summary

This major work highlights the importance of Sufi ritual and locates it within the broader domain of the Islamic world.

Product details

• Authors: Ian Richard Netton
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 07.06.2000
• EAN: 9780700712427
• ISBN: 978-0-7007-1242-7
• No. of pages: 232
• Dimensions: 153 mm x 223 mm x 21 mm
• Weight: 372 g
• Series: Routledge Sufi Series
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general)