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Anne K. Bang, "Islamic Sufi Networks in the Western Indian Ocean (c.1880-1940): Ripples of Reform" (Brill, 2014)

New Books in Islamic Studies

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Navigating Islamic Reform: Local Tensions and Cultural Hierarchies

This chapter explores the intricate challenges faced by Islamic reform movements as they clash with local social structures and hierarchies. The discussion highlights the role of dawah agents in balancing pan-Islamism and modernism while striving to foster moral communities amidst evolving cultural practices.

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