Hijaz: the Crossroad of Islam

Key Points

• The review outlines significant insights into Sufi activities before Wahhabi influence in Hijaz, and their cultural implications.
• Key features include three Arabic treatises that provide in-depth views on Sufi practices and their lodges.
• Analysis of the treatises reveals an intricate relationship between Sufism and Ottoman society, shaping regional identity.
• The findings suggest a reevaluation of Sufi studies, emphasizing the relevance of historical context in understanding spiritual practices.

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