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Analysis reveals translation strategies for Sufi concepts, suggesting both loss and gain in cultural exchanges.
The paper seeks to explore the reception of Sufism in the West through translation. Specifically, itexamines the strategies used to convey Sufi concepts and terms into other languages, highlightingthe challenges translators may face given that Sufism is an inherently spiritual experience. Thestudy aims to assess the extent of loss and gain when these concepts are transferredintonewcultural contexts. The research adopts the approach of American translation theorist LawrenceVenuti, focusing on his strategies of foreignization and domesticating.
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