Sufism in Britain [Paperback]

This volume provides an objective analysis of current trends and developments in the beliefs and practices of Sufis in Britain. Sufism is a dynamic and substantial presence within British Muslim communities and is influencing both religious and political discourses concerning the formation of Islam in Britain. In the 21st century Sufis have re-positioned themselves to represent the views of a 'Traditional Islam', a non-violent 'other Islam', able to combat the discourses of radical movements. Major transformations have taken place in Sufism that illuminate debates over authenticity, legitimacy, and authority within Islam, and religion more generally.

Through examining the theory and history involved, as well as a series of case studies,Sufism in Britaincharts the processes of change and offers a significant contribution to the political and religious re-organisation of the Muslim presence in Britain, and the West.

Ron Geavesis Professor of the Comparative Study of Religion at Liverpool Hope University, UK.

Theodore Gabrielis Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Gloucestershire, UK, and Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at the Bader International Study Centre of Queen's University (Canada), at Hailsham, UK.

Sufism in Britainprovides an objective analysis of trends and developments in the beliefs and practices of Sufis in Britain. Through examining the theory and history involved and case studies, it offers a significant contribution to the political and religious re-organisation of the Muslim presence in Britain, and the West.

In this excellent volume experienced contributors present a nuanced picture of Sufism in England. They describe its engagement with classical culture and with modern Salafi and Wahhabi teachings, emerging as its own unique, contemporary and thoroughly Islamic phenomenon. A special treat for those interested in the adaptation of Islam to modern Western society, the volume offlÓe