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What is “Sufism”? How did Sufism originate, how did it develop, and what role did it play in diverse societies throughout Islamic history? Why is there so much controversy around Sufism’s teachings and practices? What role does Sufism continue to play in contemporary Muslim life?
“What is Sufism? A Guide to the History, Teachings, and Debates of Islamic Spirituality” with Dr Mariam Sheibani covers these areas in seeking to answer these questions.
In this course we will explore the historical origins and development of Sufism. We will chart the evolution of Islamic spirituality from its beginnings as personal ascetic devotion to the establishment of Sufism as a distinct mode of piety expounded as a religious science, to the founding of spiritual orders (ṭarīqas) in which a large portion of medieval Muslim society participated. Along the way, we will critically examine the debates concerning particular Sufi practices and doctrines. Finally, we will turn to how Sufism was impacted by colonialism and reform in the modern period and its enduring significance in the Muslim world and in Muslim minority communities in the West.
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