Exploring Traditionalism in Sufism and the Malamati Path

This chapter delves into the intersection of traditionalism, Sufism, and the Malamati path, discussing the concept of resisting norms for spiritual growth and the motives behind religious practices. It also examines the contrast between traditionalists and liberals within Sufism, the connection between traditionalist political movements and right-wing ideologies, and the critique of liberalism in the context of modernity and gender.