Sufism in Central Asia : New Perspectives on Sufi Traditions, 15th-21st Centuries

__Sufism in Central Asia: New Perspectives on Sufi Traditions, 15th-21st Centuries__brings together ten original studies on historical aspects of Sufism in this region. A central question, of ongoing significance, underlies each contribution: what is the relationship between Sufism as it was manifested in this region prior to the Russian conquest and the Soviet era, on the one hand, and the features of Islamic religious life in the region during the Tsarist, Soviet, and post-Soviet eras on the other? The authors address multiple aspects of Central Asian religious life rooted in Sufism, examining interpretative strategies, realignments in Sufi communities and sources from the Russian to the post-Soviet period, and social, political and economic perspectives on Sufi communities.Contributors include: Shahzad Bashir, Devin DeWeese, Allen Frank, Jo-Ann Gross, Kawahara Yayoi, Robert McChesney, Ashirbek Muminov, Maria Subtelny, Eren Tasar, and Waleed Ziad. Sufism In Central Asia: New Perspectives On Sufi Traditions, 15th-21st Centuries Brings Together Ten Original Studies On Historical Aspects Of Sufism In This Region. A Central Question, Of Ongoing Significance, Underlies Each Contribution: What Is The Relationship Between Sufism As It Was Manifested In This Region Prior To The Russian Conquest And The Soviet Era, On The One Hand, And The Features Of Islamic Religious Life In The Region During The Tsarist, Soviet, And Post-soviet Eras On The Other? The Authors Address Multiple Aspects Of Central Asian Religious Life Rooted In Sufism, Examining Interpretative Strategies, Realignments In Sufi Communities And Sources From The Russian To The Post-soviet Period, And Social, Political And Economic Perspectives On Sufi Communities.contributors Include: Shahzad Bashir, Devin Deweese, Allen Frank, Jo-ann Gross, Kawahara Yayoi, Robert Mcchesney, Ashirbek Muminov, Maria Subtelny, Eren Tasar, And Waleed Ziad-- Re-envisioning The History Of Sufi Communities In Central Asia: Continuity And Adaptation In Sources And Social Frameworks, 16th-20th Centuries / Devin Deweese -- Naqshband's Lives: Sufi Hagiography Between Manuscripts And Genre / Devin Deweese -- The Works Of Ḥusayn Vāʻiẓ Kāshifī As A Source For The Study Of Sufism In Late 15th- And Early 16th-century Central Asia / Maria E. Subtelny -- Hazrat Jio Sajib: How Durrani Peshawar Helped Revive Bukhara's Sanctity / Waleed Ziad -- Vali Khan Tura: A Makhdumzada Leader In Marghinan During The Collapse Of The Khanate Of Khoqand / Kawahara Yayoi -- Reliquary Sufism: Sacred Fiber In Afghanistan / R. D. Mcchesney -- Sufism In The Face Of Twentieth-century Reformist Critiques: Three Responses From Sufi Imams In The Volga-ural Region / Allen J. Frank -- Sufism On The Soviet Stage: Holy People And Places In Central Asia's Socio-political Landscape After World War Ii / Eren Tasar -- Sufi Groups In Contemporary Kazakhstan: Competition And Connections With Kazakh Islamic Society / Ashirbek Muminov -- The Biographical Tradition Of Muḥammad Bashara: Sanctification And Legitimation In Tajikistan / Jo-ann Gross. Edited By Devin Deweese, Jo-ann Gross. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. "Sufism in Central Asia: New Perspectives on Sufi Traditions, 15th-21st Centuries brings together ten original studies on historical aspects of Sufism in this region. A central question, of ongoing significance, underlies each contribution: what is the relationship between Sufism as it was manifested in this region prior to the Russian conquest and the Soviet era, on the one hand, and the features of Islamic religious life in the region during the Tsarist, Soviet, and post-Soviet eras on the other? The authors address multiple aspects of Central Asian religious life rooted in Sufism, examining interpretative strategies, realignments in Sufi communities and sources from the Russian to the post-Soviet period, and social, political and economic perspectives on Sufi communities. Contributors include: Shahzad Bashir, Devin DeWeese, Allen Frank, Jo-Ann Gross, Kawahara Yayoi, Robert McChesney, Ashirbek Muminov, Maria Subtelny, Eren Tasar, and Waleed Ziad"-- Provided by publisher