From mosques to khanqahs: the origins and rise of Sufi institutions

This paper examines the theme of the evolution of Sufi institutions from the realm of the mosque institution to independent and self-governing bodies and establishments which catered to the needs of the ever-proliferating Sufi community. The relationship between Sufi institutions and other Islamic s...

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Main Author: Spahic, Omer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universiti Sains Malaysia Press 2014
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/39587/
http://irep.iium.edu.my/39587/
http://irep.iium.edu.my/39587/1/KAJH_21%281%29_2014_-_ART_1_%281-19%29.pdf