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Religious Revival and Secularism in Post-Soviet Azerbaijan
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Dobroslawa Wiktor-Mach
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English
Published/Copyright:
2017
About this book
The book explores the complex world of Islam from the perspective of its adherents and activists in Azerbaijan. Baku, the most secular Muslim capital city, is a battlefield for the minds and souls of „ethnic Muslims.” Visiting pirs was till now the typical expression of religiosity among Azerbaijani Muslims. Sunni-Shia division was blurred. Nowadays, Shia and Sunni Muslim movements propose new distinctive identities. Foreign and local preachers took advantage of liberal religious policies of the 1990s to promote their ideas. Salafis stress the „pristine” Islam and the idea of universalism, while Shias underline rationality in their faith tradition. Turkish model of Islam is more inclusive towards local customs. Sufism, although not as powerful as before, also finds a committed audience. Finally, independent charismatic local leaders gain supporters. The book investigates how this pluralism affects both religious groups and believers. Competitive environment requires effective strategies and flexibility. In this process, the traditional dominance of Shiism is challenged by Sunni movements. Shiism, however, is not giving up and adapts its concepts and practices to contemporary contexts.
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Dobrosława Wiktor-Mach, Cracow University of Economics, Poland.
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Pages and Images/Illustrations in book
eBook published on:
July 10, 2017
eBook ISBN:
9783110536461
Hardcover published on:
July 10, 2017
Hardcover ISBN:
9783110534627
Pages and Images/Illustrations in book
Front matter:
15
Main content:
228
Coloured Illustrations:
10
Audience(s) for this book
All those interested in sociology of religion, Islamic studies, anthropology
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