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Sufism in America

The Alami Tariqa of Waterport, New York
  • ISBN-13: 9781498533881
  • Publisher: ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD PUBLISHERS
    Imprint: LEXINGTON BOOKS
  • By Julianne Hazen
  • Price: AUD $119.00
  • Stock: 0 in stock
  • Availability: This book is temporarily out of stock, order will be despatched as soon as fresh stock is received.
  • Local release date: 13/09/2018
  • Format: Paperback 262 pages Weight: 0g
  • Categories: Islam [HRH]
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Sufism in America sheds light on spiritual, mystical Islam in America. The Sufi path focuses on developing a personal relationship with God, doing what is beautiful in the sight of God, and struggling against the lower self to reach loving submission. Up to this point, very little has been written about the Sufi orders in America and those who participate in them. This study focuses on the Alami Tariqa in Waterport, New York, which was started in the 1970s by a shaykh from the Balkans. The Alami Tariqa strives to uphold sharia while adapting to the Western setting. Its membership is diverse, consisting mostly of American-born participants from Christian and Jewish backgrounds, in addition to a few Muslim immigrants from South Asia. This study explores how this order has acculturated to the American setting, why individuals choose to join the tariqa, and what it means to pursue spiritual goals in a modern, Western society. Conclusions are drawn from interviews, a survey, and observations of teachings, plus the author's experience working with this community for over ten years. The book interweaves personal stories and insider views with academic insight to provide a compelling and detailed picture of Sufism as a living and dynamic tradition in America.
Introduction: Sufism Beyond East and West 1. Sufism in America 2. The History of the Alami Tariqa 3. Joining a Sufi Tariqa 4. Issues of Acculturation: Ethnicity, Race, and Gender 5. Ascetic Spiritual Practices Conclusion: Sufism in America: Implications for Religion in Modern Times
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