Sufism in America : the Alami Tariqa of Waterport, New York / Julianne Hazen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hazen, Julianne, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Alami Tariqa (Waterport, N. Y.).

Sufism--New York (State)--Waterport.

Sufism.

New York (State).

Physical Description:

xiii, 247 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, [2017]

Summary:

Sufism in America explores spiritual, mystical Islam in America. The Sufi path focuses on developing a personal relationship with God, doing what is beautiful in the sight of God, and struggling against the lower self to reach loving submission. Up to this point, very little has been written about the Sufi orders in America and those who participate in them. This study focuses on the Alami Tariqa in Waterport, New York, which was started in the 1970s by a shaykh from the Balkans. The Alami Tariqa strives to uphold sharia while adapting to the Western setting. Its membership is diverse, consisting mostly of American-born participants from Christian and Jewish backgrounds, in addition to a few Muslim immigrants from South Asia. This study explores how this order has acculturated to the American selling, why individuals choose to join the tariqa, and what it means to pursue spiritual goals in a modern, Western society. Conclusions are drawn from interviews, a survey, and observations of teachings, plus the author's experience working with this community for over ten years. The book interweaves personal stories and insider views with academic insight to provide a compelling and detailed picture of Sufism as a living and dynamic tradition in America. Book jacket.

Contents:

Introduction: Sufism beyond east and west

Sufism in America

The history of the Alami Ṭarīqa

Joining a sufi ṭarīqa

Issues of acculturation: ethnicity, race, and gender

Ascetic spiritual practices

Conclusion: sufism in america: implications for religion in modern times.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Hazen, Julianne. Sufism in America.

ISBN:

9781498533867

1498533868

OCLC:

958585791

Publisher Number:

99972108280