It is used as both a noun and an adjective, meaning belonging or relating to, either muhammad or the religion, doctrines, institutions and practices that he established. A global history by nile green february 20, 2012 nile green on. New from wileyblackwell sufism a global history nile green this is a magisterial survey of sufism, from its origins and early brotherhoods to the challenges of first islamic, then european empires. Islamic mysticism had several stages of growth, including 1 the appearance of early asceticism, 2 the development of a classical mysticism of divine love, and 3 the rise and proliferation of fraternal orders of mystics. A global history wiley blackwell brief histories of religion by nile green isbn. A global history by nile green, journal of islamic. An ideal introduction to sufism, requiring no background knowledge of islamic history or thought offers the first history of sufism as a global phenomenon, exploring its movement and adaptation from the middle east, through asia and africa, to europe and the united states of america covers the entire historical period of sufism, from its ninth. A global history is a fourchapter survey of the history, influence, and spread of sufism. Sufism a global history nile green books sufism a global history nile green b. Greens astute analysis catapults global sufism into the center of coming march 2012 debates about islam. The global occult, guest edited issue of history of religions 54, 4 2015. A global history by nile green chichester and malden, ma.
Nile green since the emergence of sufism in the ninth century, the shrines, brotherhoods and doctrines of the sufis have held vast influence in almost every corner of the muslim world. Reviews global muslims in the age of steam and print collects into a richly textured account some of the best work on islamic world and indian ocean history. Nile green, professor of history, ucla, and author of sufism. Offering the first truly global account of the history of sufism. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals. A global history by nile green paperback, 2012 at the best online prices at ebay.
Since the emergence of sufism in the ninth century, the shrines, brotherhoods and doctrines of the sufis have held vast influence in almost every corner of the muslim world. A global history introduction introduction from mysticism to tradition. Four surprises await readers of nile green s new book. A global history 9781405157650 by green, nile and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. In rare instances, a publisher has elected to have a zero moving wall, so their current issues are available. List of books and articles about sufism online research. It covers a wide range of topics from sufism and polity in the afghan frontier to north indian context and further to deccan and the southernmost points of influence of the mughals. The religious economy of the west indian ocean, winner of the albert hourani award for outstanding publishing in middle east studies and sufism. The religious economy of the west indian ocean, 18401915 20, used an unusually wide range of sources to portray t we use cookies to enhance your experience on our website.
Given the existence of at least half a dozen recent histories and. He is a scholar with a deep appreciation of sufism s role in the creation and transmission of ethical norms. Greens astute analysis catapults global sufism into the center of debates about islam and muslim identity. Moving beyond the description of doctrine, this book places sufism in its social, cultural and historical contexts.
These citations may not conform precisely to your selected citation style. The moving wall represents the time period between the last issue available in jstor and the most recently published issue of a journal. This is, however, a very good book for those who want a realistic understanding of the place of sufism. Three early sufi texts a treatise on the heart stations of. Islam and the army in colonial india is a history that can reach far beyond the academy itself, drawing family and community into epistemologies of modern india itself. Global muslims in the age of steam and print by james l. Since their beginnings in the ninth century, the shrines, brotherhoods and doctrines of the sufis held vast influence in almost every corner of the muslim world. It is therefore as welcome an addition to the upperdivision. Green provides a smooth historical progression that helps one understand sufism as a complex historical phenomena that has shaped many aspects of islamic history, even politics.
Pdf sufi commentaries on the qur an in classical islam. The cultural products of global sufism request pdf. It provides a comprehensive and erudite analysis of the vicissitudes of sufism in various parts of the muslim world and in the west. Conceptualizing sufism sufism has often been defined as islamic mysticism, comprising a set of techniques by which muslims have sought a direct personal encounter with the divine. Offers the first history of sufism as a global phenomenon, exploring its movement and adaptation from the middle east, through asia and africa, to europe and the united states of america covers the entire historical period of sufism, from its ninth century origins to the end of the twentieth century. Showing how islam was transformed through these globalizing transfers, it traces the origins, expansion and increasing diversification of global islam from individual activists to organizations and then. The persianate world university of california press. A global history by nile green honerkamp, kenneth l. In large measure, this book is not just about barracks islam, religion, or about the making of history beyond posthegelian understandings of scientific reasoning. The introduction gives the authors arguments as to why another survey of the history of sufism is needed. Nile green is professor of history at ucla and author of bombay islam.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Making space sufis and settlers in early modern india nile. Offering the first truly global account of the history of sufism, this illuminating book traces the gradual spread and influence of sufi islam through the middle east, asia, africa, and ultimately into europe and the. This volume provides a comprehensive view of the social transformation in early modern india between 1500 and 1750 by studying various sufi movements. If you are interested in understanding the teachings of sufism andor have an existential interest in spiritual matters, look elsewhere.
This is, however, a very good book for those who want a realistic understanding of the place of sufism within the islamic tradition. The religious economy of the west indian ocean, 18401915 2011. It consists of four chapters arranged chronologically. Writing travel in central asian history, edited by nile green bloomington.
A global history this volume shows sufism s amazing viability and adaptability to new circumstances and challenges. Green has indeed fulfilled the goal he set himself, to present a global history of sufism. The history and methodology of sufism sufism is an esoteric doctrine transmitted by word of mouth, and sometimes without even a spoken or written word, by an authorized teacher to a disciple, and from disciple to another disciple, in confidence. Feb 28, 2012 an ideal introduction to sufism, requiring no background knowledge of islamic history or thought offers the first history of sufism as a global phenomenon, exploring its movement and adaptation from the middle east, through asia and africa, to europe and the united states of america covers the entire historical period of sufism, from its. The love of strangers by nile green overdrive rakuten. It is therefore as welcome an addition to the upperdivision islamic studies. Read free sufism a global history nile green books sufism a global history nile green books download as pdf. A global history by professor nile green online at alibris. Green has indeed fulfilled the goal he set himself, to present a global history of sufism the books offers a singularly global historicalanalytical perspective on sufism and the manner in which its ideas, rituals and institutions grew out of the religious, cultural and social fabric of the muslim world.
The love of strangers tells the story of their search for love and learning in jane austens england. These secret instructions are acted upon by a disciple with perfect faith in the teacher. Nile green is professor of south asian and islamic history at ucla. Offering the first truly global account of the history of sufism, this illuminating book traces the gradual spread and influence of sufi islam through the middle east, asia, africa, and ultimately into europe and the united states. Download pdf sufism and jihad in modern senegal free online. Writing travel in central asian history, edited by nile green. Milani and others published the cultural products of global sufism find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. By continuing to use our website, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. A global history nile green read free online d0wnload epub. A global history is a unique account of global sufism, tracing the gradual spread and adaptation of sufi islam through the middle east into central asia, india, southeast asia, africa, and in the 20th century europe and america. Nile green is professor of history at ucla, with an interest in the multiple globalizations of islam and muslims. This book presents the first comprehensive survey of the multiple versions of islam propagated across geographical, political, and cultural boundaries during the era of modern globalization. Mohammedan also spelled muhammadan, mahommedan, mahomedan or mahometan is a term for a follower of muhammad, the islamic prophet.
Chichester, west sussex and malden, mass wileyblackwell, 2012. An ideal introduction to sufism, requiring no background knowledge of islamic history. Drawing on the persian diary of the student mirza salih and the letters of his companions, nile green vividly describes how these adaptable muslim migrants learned to enjoy the opera and take the waters at bath. Luminos is university of california press open access publishing program for monographs. He points out that the prominent perspective of most of the histories of sufism have relied on the christian intellectual protestant view of mysticism, which.