Sponsoring Sufism How Governments Promote “Mystical Islam” in their Domestic and Foreign Policies
Description
Sponsoring Sufism argues that governments are sponsoring Sufism not only because they see it as an 'apolitical' movement that won't challenge their existing authority, but also that ties to Sufi orders gives them religious credibility, something they seek as they face the rise of Islamist parties.
Keywords
Political ScienceWorldMiddle EasternReligionIslamPublic PolicyEnvironmental PolicyAmerican GovernmentHistory & TheoryPolitical Ideologies
2015Book
Author(s)Fait Muedini
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan US
ISBN9781137521064
LanguageEnglish
