Sayyids and sharifs in Muslim societies: the living links to the Prophet
The global Muslim population includes a large number of lineal descendants and relatives of the Prophet Muhammad. These kinsfolk, most often known as "sayyid" or "sharif," form a distinct social category in many Muslim societies, and their status can afford them special treatment...
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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London [u.a.]
Routledge
2012
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| In: | Year: 2012 |
| Series/Journal: | New horizons in Islamic studies
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| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Muḥammad 570-632
/ Descendant
/ Sayyid
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| Further subjects: | B
Collection of essays
B Islam B Interfaith dialogue B Electronic books B Islamic countries B Society B Muohammad - Family |
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| Parallel Edition: | Non-electronic
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| Summary: | The global Muslim population includes a large number of lineal descendants and relatives of the Prophet Muhammad. These kinsfolk, most often known as "sayyid" or "sharif," form a distinct social category in many Muslim societies, and their status can afford them special treatment in legal matters and in the political sphere.This book brings together an international group of renowned scholars to provide a comprehensive examination of the place of the kinsfolk of Muhammad in Muslim societies, throughout history and in a number of different local manifestations. The chapters cover:how the status |
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| Item Description: | Description based upon print version of record |
| ISBN: | 0203123158 |