Ritual and Piety in Medieval Islamic Law
ISBN: 9780521889599 | 0521889596
Edition: 1stFormat: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Pub. Date: 6/30/2013
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This intimate portrayal of the devotional life in early medieval Islamic society demonstrates how Islamic law defined holy behavior.
The Ayyubid and Mamluk periods were some of the most intellectually fecund in Islamic history. Megan Reid's book, which traverses three centuries from 1170 to 1500, recovers the stories of medieval men and women who were renowned not only for their intellectual prowess but also for their devotional piety. Through these stories, the book examines trends in voluntary religious practice ... MORE
The Ayyubid and Mamluk periods were some of the most intellectually fecund in Islamic history. Megan Reid's book, which traverses three centuries from 1170 to 1500, recovers the stories of medieval men and women who were renowned not only for their intellectual prowess but also for their devotional piety. Through these stories, the book examines trends in voluntary religious practice ... MORE
| Introduction | |
| The persistence of asceticism | |
| 'Devote yourself to deeds you can bear': voluntary fasting and bodily piety | |
| Charity, food, and the right of refusal | |
| The devil at the fountain: problems in ritual | |
| Conclusion | |
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