Merin Shobhana Xavier
Expert on the influence of Rumi and Sufism in Canada
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Feb 2, 2024 • 1h 4min
Merin Shobhana Xavier, "The Dervishes of the North: Rumi, Whirling, and the Making of Sufism in Canada" (U Toronto Press, 2023)
Merin Shobhana Xavier, an expert on Rumi's influence, discusses the Canadian context of Sufism. Topics include Rumi's rise in popularity, the commodification of his teachings, and gender dynamics in rituals. The chapter also explores Sufi communities in Canada, the practice of whirling, and the complexities of Sufi women.
