Islamic Culture and Pre-Islamic Beliefs in Central Asia
Author | : Mihai Dragnea |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 299 |
Release | : 2024-09-11 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781666969306 |
ISBN-13 | : 1666969303 |
Rating | : 4/5 (303 Downloads) |
Download or read book Islamic Culture and Pre-Islamic Beliefs in Central Asia written by Mihai Dragnea and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2024-09-11 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The introduction of Islam ushered in an era of social and cultural change to the region. Some pre-Islamic sacred places have been transformed into Islamic ones, and the cult of saints absorbed elements of both local and Arab mythology. This volume which is a project initiated by the Balkan History Association, focuses on Islamic culture, traditions, and pre-Islamic beliefs in Central Asia. The chapters emphasize the importance of religious life, the significance of certain “sacred places,” and their role in the socio-spiritual life. The volume includes research spanning a period from antiquity to the Post-Soviet era to explore how landscapes of religious places and practices were interpreted and reinterpreted through time.