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The book explores the intricate relationship between the Iraqi Ba'th regime and Sufi Islam, focusing on Sunni Sufism from the late Ottoman period to 2003 and its implications. It offers a thorough analysis of how political dynamics influenced Sufi practices and identity in Iraq, highlighting the regime's engagement with religious groups and the evolving landscape of Sufism in the context of state power. This study provides valuable insights into the intersection of religion and politics in Iraq's history.
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State and Sufism in Iraq, David Jordan
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- 2023
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- Title
- State and Sufism in Iraq
- Subtitle
- Building a "Moderate Islam" Under Saddam Husayn
- Language
- English
- Authors
- David Jordan
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 294
- ISBN13
- 9781032118215
- Category
- Compatriot and Exile literature, World history, Esotericism and Religion, Political Science / Politics
- Description
- The book explores the intricate relationship between the Iraqi Ba'th regime and Sufi Islam, focusing on Sunni Sufism from the late Ottoman period to 2003 and its implications. It offers a thorough analysis of how political dynamics influenced Sufi practices and identity in Iraq, highlighting the regime's engagement with religious groups and the evolving landscape of Sufism in the context of state power. This study provides valuable insights into the intersection of religion and politics in Iraq's history.