The Dervishes of the North: Rumi, Whirling, and the Making of Sufism in Canada

by Merin Shobhana Xavier

Book Overview

The thirteenth-century Muslim mystic and poet Jalal al-Din Rumi (1207-1273) is a popular spiritual icon. His legacy is sustained within the mystical and religious practice of Sufism, particularly through renditions of his poetry, music, and the meditation practice of whirling. In Canada, practices associated with Rumi have become ubiquitous in public spaces, such as museums, art galleries, and theatre halls, just as they continue to inform sacred...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1487545452
• ISBN13: 9781487545451
• Release Date: April 2023
• Publisher: University of Toronto Press
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher