Guardians of Islam
Religious Authority and Muslim Communities of Late Medieval Spain
"Kathryn A. Miller radically reconceptualizes what she calls the exclave experience of medieval Muslim minorities. By focusing on the legal scholars (faqihs) of fifteenth-century Aragonese Muslim communities and translating little-known and newly discovered texts, she unearths a sustained effort to connect with Muslim coreligionists and preserve practice and belief in the face of Christian influences. Devoted to securing and disseminating Islamic knowledge, these local authorities intervened in Christian courts on behalf of Muslims, provided Arabic translations, and taught and advised other Muslims. Miller follows the activities of the faqihs, their dialogue with Islamic authorities in nearby Muslim politics, their engagement with islamic texts, and their pursuit of traditional ideals of faith.
- ISBN 13 : 0231509839
- ISBN 10 : 9780231509831
- Judul : Guardians of Islam
- Sub Judul : Religious Authority and Muslim Communities of Late Medieval Spain
- Pengarang : Kathryn A. Miller,
- Kategori : Religion
- Penerbit : Columbia University Press
- Bahasa : en
- Tahun : 2008
- Halaman : 296
- Halaman : 296
- Google Book : http://books.google.com/books?id=EVs2TqJJiaUC&dq=intitle:Islam&hl=&source=gbs_api
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"Kathryn A. Miller radically reconceptualizes what she calls the exclave experience of medieval Muslim minorities.