Mystical Styles of Expression among North Indian Faq?r: Nara as a Manifestation of Hukm

This paper explores the mystical complex of North Indian ‘holy men’ commonly known as faqir and their relationship to mainstream Indian Islam. It is based on research done at the thirteenth century Indo-Muslim shrine of Nizamuddin Auliya in Delhi, India. Many faqir beliefs and practices diverge from...

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Main Author: Saniotis, Arthur (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2001
In: The Australian journal of anthropology
Year: 2001, Volume: 12, Issue: 3, Pages: 355-366
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