Giving to God: Islamic Charity in Revolutionary Times

by Amira Mittermaier

Book Overview

Giving to God examines the everyday practices of Islamic giving in post-revolutionary Egypt. From foods prepared in Sufi soup kitchens, to meals distributed by pious volunteers in slums, to almsgiving, these acts are ultimately about giving to God by giving to the poor. Surprisingly, many who practice such giving say that they do not care about the poor, instead framing their actions within a unique non-compassionate ethics of giving. At first,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0520300831
• ISBN13: 9780520300835
• Release Date: February 2019
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 8.9"