Description
The present book, which is beyond the constraints of rigid periodization, is an endeavour to challenge certain stereotypes relating to Islam, Sufism, folk-songs and inter-community relations in the South Asian context.
By consulting Persian, Urdu, Bengali and English sources, the present work suggests that Sufism was more hetero-geneous and complex than we are prepared to accept.
A blending of primary and secondary sources with available historiography have enabled us to argue that on several occasions, Islam and Islamic mysticism can sustain South Asia’s composite culture. In order to bolster our stance on Islam, Sufism, and folk-songs, we have analysed the sayings and deeds of relevant personalities such as Rumi, Akbar, Dara Shukoh, sufis, bouls, Rammohun Roy, Rabindranath Tagore, Abul Kalam Azad and many others.
Scholars and advanced students representing various branches of humanities and social sciences such as history, sociology, philosophy, anthropology, political science, folklore, theology, journalism and literature would be benefited from our multi-disciplinary approach.
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