Contextualization of Sufi Spirituality in Seventeenth- and Eighteenth-Century China

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Liu Zhi, a prominent Muslim scholar in China, faced challenges in interpreting Islamic texts within a Chinese context. This book explores how he effectively communicated complex Islamic concepts while upholding monotheism and integrating Hui Muslims' religious practices into China's diverse culture. It examines the impact of Liu Zhi's works on the Hui community over centuries, highlighting his method of contextualization, which harmonized Islamic beliefs with Chinese cultural elements without compromising core tenets of Islam.