- History of Religion, Islamic Studies, Contemporary Sufism, Ritual Practices, Ritual Theory, Ritual Studies, and 17 moreCultural Studies, Bosnia, Balkan Studies, Sufism, Ottoman History, Anthropology, Ritual, Old Norse Religion, Mythology (Old Norse Literature), Bosnia and Herzegovina, Women and Gender Issues in Islam, Muslim Women's Religiousity, Method and Theory in the Study of Religion, Norse mythology, Mythology And Folklore, Travel Literature, and Travel Writingedit
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... When putting that programme together Anders Andrén, Kristina Jennbert and I thought we were somewhat provocative when we labelled the introductory lecture “Does Religion Exist?” However, it was not all that amusing for a historian of... more
... When putting that programme together Anders Andrén, Kristina Jennbert and I thought we were somewhat provocative when we labelled the introductory lecture “Does Religion Exist?” However, it was not all that amusing for a historian of religions when actually planning for ...
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The chapter analyzes teaching traditions among Muslim women in Bosnia and how Islamic knowledge is transmitted, embedded in practices such as prayers, Quran recitation, singing and teaching. A case is provided of some Sarajevo women’s... more
The chapter analyzes teaching traditions among Muslim women in Bosnia and how Islamic knowledge is transmitted, embedded in practices such as prayers, Quran recitation, singing and teaching. A case is provided of some Sarajevo women’s recitation gathering (mukabela) at the end of Ramadan which included instructive speech of some length. A young preacher (vaiza) made use of the common genre elements for a Muslim sermon and moved with confidence between comments on the Quran, paraphrases of narratives from the hadith and moral stories set in the present. The vaiza’s legitimacy to speak in the mosque was based on her formal education, reputation of personal piety and knowledge of local prayer and song traditions. Hence the audience accepted the preacher’s authority to give ethical guidance and included her interpretations of contemporary Muslim life with their conceptions of national heritage.
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Taking its point of departure the existing literature on cultural memory in Muslim communities, the introductory chapter argues in favour of perspectives that underline the importance of transnational/transregional contacts at work in... more
Taking its point of departure the existing literature on cultural memory in Muslim communities, the introductory chapter argues in favour of perspectives that underline the importance of transnational/transregional contacts at work in contemporary Muslim history cultures. Memory is in this context regarded as a border zone and the focus in the volume is on the agents and agendas moving in between.
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The chapter analyzes teaching traditions among Muslim women in Bosnia and how Islamic knowledge is transmitted, embedded in practices such as prayers, Quran recitation, singing and teaching. A case is provided of some Sarajevo women’s... more
The chapter analyzes teaching traditions among Muslim women in Bosnia and how Islamic knowledge is transmitted, embedded in practices such as prayers, Quran recitation, singing and teaching. A case is provided of some Sarajevo women’s recitation gathering (mukabela) at the end of Ramadan which included instructive speech of some length. A young preacher (vaiza) made use of the common genre elements for a Muslim sermon and moved with confidence between comments on the Quran, paraphrases of narratives from the hadith and moral stories set in the present. The vaiza’s legitimacy to speak in the mosque was based on her formal education, reputation of personal piety and knowledge of local prayer and song traditions. Hence the audience accepted the preacher’s authority to give ethical guidance and included her interpretations of contemporary Muslim life with their conceptions of national heritage.
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... When putting that programme together Anders Andrén, Kristina Jennbert and I thought we were somewhat provocative when we labelled the introductory lecture “Does Religion Exist?” However, it was not all that amusing for a historian of... more
... When putting that programme together Anders Andrén, Kristina Jennbert and I thought we were somewhat provocative when we labelled the introductory lecture “Does Religion Exist?” However, it was not all that amusing for a historian of religions when actually planning for ...
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Sufism is the subject of intensive discussion and debate. Yet, it is also true that the study of contemporary Sufism has been overlooked by the fields of Middle Eastern, Islamic and religious studies. The networks, political agendas,... more
Sufism is the subject of intensive discussion and debate. Yet, it is also true that the study of contemporary Sufism has been overlooked by the fields of Middle Eastern, Islamic and religious studies. The networks, political agendas, development of new rituals and the organisation of Sufism, especially in the West, have not been studied comprehensively enough, despite growing interest in Islamic mysticism. This book sets out to fill the gap.It is not only timely, in that it offers the first sustained treatment of Sufism in the context of modern Muslim communities; but it is also innovative, in that it broadens the purview of the study of Sufism to look at the subject right across international boundaries, from Canada to Brazil, and from Denmark to the UK and USA. Subjects discussed include: the politics of Sufism; the remaking of Turkish Sufism; tradition and cultural creativity among Syrian Sufi communities; the globalization of Sufi networks, and their transplantation in America; Iranian Sufism in London; and Naqshbandi Sufism in Sweden.The practice of Sufism has become especially important for young people - particularly young women - to find an adequate framework within which to explore Muslim spirituality in dialogue with modernity. And in its thorough examination of how Sufi rituals, traditions and theologies have been adapted by late-modern religiosity, this volume will make indispensable reading for all scholars and students of modern Islam.Sufism is fashionable, important and sellable. Contemporary Sufism has been neglected in the literature - until now. This title is unique in its international scope and comprehensive treatment of modern western Sufi communities.
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© Nordic Academic Press and the authors 2006 Technical Editor: Åsa Berggren Typesetting: Lotta Hansson Cover: Jacob Wiberg Cover images: M. Winge: Tors strid med jättarna and C. Larsson: Midvinterblot with permission from the National... more
© Nordic Academic Press and the authors 2006 Technical Editor: Åsa Berggren Typesetting: Lotta Hansson Cover: Jacob Wiberg Cover images: M. Winge: Tors strid med jättarna and C. Larsson: Midvinterblot with permission from the National Museum, Stockholm. Photos ...
Translocal mobility and traditional authority Sufi practices and discourses as facets of everyday Muslim life Catharina Raudvere and Leif Stenberg In contemporary religious life, Sufism and Sufi ritual practices are one of the few areas... more
Translocal mobility and traditional authority Sufi practices and discourses as facets of everyday Muslim life Catharina Raudvere and Leif Stenberg In contemporary religious life, Sufism and Sufi ritual practices are one of the few areas where Islam has had an influence on late ...
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Between home and home Conceptions of Sufi heritage in Bosnia-Herzegovina and in Swedish Bosniak diaspora Catharina Raudvere As an effect of the war in the Balkans in 19921995, large groups of refugees with a Muslim background from the... more
Between home and home Conceptions of Sufi heritage in Bosnia-Herzegovina and in Swedish Bosniak diaspora Catharina Raudvere As an effect of the war in the Balkans in 19921995, large groups of refugees with a Muslim background from the former Yugoslavia settled, more or ...
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'This book represents a high-quality contribution to the field of memory studies and the idea of nostalgia in a crucial historical context. This will be a valuable addition to reading lists on imperial histories and legacies in the... more
'This book represents a high-quality contribution to the field of memory studies and the idea of nostalgia in a crucial historical context. This will be a valuable addition to reading lists on imperial histories and legacies in the Balkans, not least because it brings together Habsburg and Ottoman narratives.' —Michael Talbot, University of Greenwich, UK This book explores the relationship between the modern history of SouthEast Europe and the long imperial past of the region. National narratives from the nineteenth century still influence the view of the past, as well as visions of progress, despite the major changes in the twentieth century. This collection of essays shows how this bond is politically and socially visible on different levels, from states to local communities, along with creative developments in art, literature and religious practice. Bringing together scholars from a range of disciplines, the book offers analyses from diverse theoretical perspectives, united by an interest in the political and cultural representations of the past in SouthEast Europe from a long-term perspective. By emphasising how the relationship between loss and creative inspiration are intertwined in cultural production and history writing, these essays cover themes across SouthEast Europe and provide an insight into how specific agents – intellectuals, politicians, artists – have represented the past and have looked towards the future.
'This book represents a high-quality contribution to the field of memory studies and the idea of nostalgia in a crucial historical context. This will be a valuable addition to reading lists on imperial histories and legacies in the... more
'This book represents a high-quality contribution to the field of memory studies and the idea of nostalgia in a crucial historical context. This will be a valuable addition to reading lists on imperial histories and legacies in the Balkans, not least because it brings together Habsburg and Ottoman narratives.' —Michael Talbot, University of Greenwich, UK This book explores the relationship between the modern history of SouthEast Europe and the long imperial past of the region. National narratives from the nineteenth century still influence the view of the past, as well as visions of progress, despite the major changes in the twentieth century. This collection of essays shows how this bond is politically and socially visible on different levels, from states to local communities, along with creative developments in art, literature and religious practice. Bringing together scholars from a range of disciplines, the book offers analyses from diverse theoretical perspectives, united by an interest in the political and cultural representations of the past in SouthEast Europe from a long-term perspective. By emphasising how the relationship between loss and creative inspiration are intertwined in cultural production and history writing, these essays cover themes across SouthEast Europe and provide an insight into how specific agents – intellectuals, politicians, artists – have represented the past and have looked towards the future.