The Pure and Powerful: Studies in Contemporary Muslim Society - Couverture souple

Abu-Zahra, Nadia

 
9780863722691: The Pure and Powerful: Studies in Contemporary Muslim Society
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0863722695 ISBN 13 : 9780863722691
Editeur : Ithaca Press, 1999

Synopsis

These anthropological studies focus on the performance of Islamic rituals, examining the beliefs and practices of the common Muslim. The book concentrates on the social life at the shrine of al-Sayyida Zaynab in Cairo. As granddaughter of the Prophet Muhammed, al-Sayyida Zaynab is regarded by many as the patron saint of women. The book also includes studies on rain rituals in Tunisia, and the rituals performed during the month of Ramadan in Cairo. Throughout the work, the author seeks to break down the assumptions and stereotypes implicit in other studies on Muslim societies and provide us with a more accurate picture of how the Islamic tradition is developed and integrated within these societies.

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Éditeur
Ithaca Press
Date d'édition
1999
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0863722695
ISBN 13 
9780863722691
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
340
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
non disponible

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9780863721793: The Pure and Powerful: Studies in Contemporary Muslim Society

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0863721796 ISBN 13 :  9780863721793
Editeur : Ithaca Press, 1997
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