Shi'ism in South East Asia: Alid Piety and Sectarian Constructions

by R. Michael Feener

This is the first work available in any language to extensively document and critically discuss traditions of 'Alid piety and their modern contestations in the region. The concept of 'Alid piety allows for a reframing of our views on the widespread reverence for 'Ali, Fatima and their progeny that emphasizes how such sentiments and associated practices are seen as part of broad traditions shared by many Muslims, which might or might not have their...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0190264012
• ISBN13: 9780190264017
• Release Date: December 2015
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.7" x 8.6"