| Sufism and Saint Veneration in Contemporary Bangladesh: The Maijbhandaris of Chittagong Contributor(s): Harder, Hans (Author) |
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ISBN: 1138948276 ISBN-13: 9781138948273 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $65.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Islam - Sufi - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General - Social Science | Regional Studies |
| Dewey: 297.409 |
| Physical Information: 0.81" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.21 lbs) 376 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Islamic |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Focusing on the Maijbhandari movement in Chittagong, south-eastern Bangladesh, which claims the status of the only Sufi order originated in Bengal and which has gained immense popularity in recent years, this book provides a comprehensive picture of an important aspect of contemporary Bengali Islam in the South Asian context. Expertise in South Asian languages and literatures is combined with ethnographic field work and theoretical formulations from a range of disciplines, including cultural anthropology, Islamic studies and religious studies. Analysing the Maijbhandaris tradition of Bengali spiritual songs, one of the largest popular song traditions in Bengal, the book presents an in-depth study of Bengali Sufi theology, hagiography and Maijbhandari esoteric songs, as well as a discussion of what Bengali Islam is. It is a useful contribution to South Asia Studies, as well as Islamic Studies. |