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Discover 'What Is Religious Authority?' - a transformative analysis by anthropologist Ismail Fajrie Alatas, shedding light on the intricate dynamics of Islamic religious authority. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Java, this brand new trade paperback delves into the unceasing efforts of community building that shape distinctly Muslim identities. Through rich narratives and extensive research, Alatas traces the historical evolution of religious leaders, particularly the influential Sufi master, Habib Luthfi, examining how he and his contemporaries navigated cultural complexities to forge united Muslim communities. This pivotal work challenges conventional notions of Islamic authority, revealing the multifaceted interactions that define modern Islamic practices. With a profound exploration of lineage and religious transmission, Alatas offers insights into why some Muslim voices gain authority while others fade, all while emphasizing the ongoing labor involved in sustaining faith. This 2021 publication by Princeton University Press not only provides a fresh academic perspective but also appeals to anyone seeking to understand the diverse expressions of Islam today. Experience the rich textures of religious authority and the vibrant tapestry of community in this essential read, perfect for scholars, students, and inquisitive minds alike. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691204314
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
An anthropologist's groundbreaking account of how Islamic religious authority is assembled through the unceasing labor of community building on the island of Java.
This compelling book draws on Ismail Fajrie Alatas's unique insights as an anthropologist to provide a new understanding of Islamic religious authority, showing how religious leaders unite diverse aspects of life and contest differing Muslim perspectives to create distinctly Muslim communities.
Taking readers from the eighteenth century to today, Alatas traces the movements of Muslim saints and scholars from Yemen to Indonesia and looks at how they traversed complex cultural settings while opening new channels for the transmission of Islamic teachings. He describes the rise to prominence of Indonesia's leading Sufi master, Habib Luthfi, and his rivalries with competing religious leaders, revealing why some Muslim voices become authoritative while others don't. Alatas examines how Habib Luthfi has used the infrastructures of the Sufi order and the Indonesian state to build a durable religious community, while deploying genealogy and hagiography to present himself as a successor of the Prophet Muhammad.
Challenging prevailing conceptions of what it means to be Muslim, What Is Religious Authority? demonstrates how the concrete and sustained labours of translation, mobilisation, collaboration, and competition are the very dynamics that give Islam its power and diversity.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691204314
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
An anthropologist's groundbreaking account of how Islamic religious authority is assembled through the unceasing labor of community building on the island of Java.
This compelling book draws on Ismail Fajrie Alatas's unique insights as an anthropologist to provide a new understanding of Islamic religious authority, showing how religious leaders unite diverse aspects of life and contest differing Muslim perspectives to create distinctly Muslim communities.
Taking readers from the eighteenth century to today, Alatas traces the movements of Muslim saints and scholars from Yemen to Indonesia and looks at how they traversed complex cultural settings while opening new channels for the transmission of Islamic teachings. He describes the rise to prominence of Indonesia's leading Sufi master, Habib Luthfi, and his rivalries with competing religious leaders, revealing why some Muslim voices become authoritative while others don't. Alatas examines how Habib Luthfi has used the infrastructures of the Sufi order and the Indonesian state to build a durable religious community, while deploying genealogy and hagiography to present himself as a successor of the Prophet Muhammad.
Challenging prevailing conceptions of what it means to be Muslim, What Is Religious Authority? demonstrates how the concrete and sustained labours of translation, mobilisation, collaboration, and competition are the very dynamics that give Islam its power and diversity.