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Between orthodoxy and mysticism: the life and works of Shaikh Muhammad ibn Tahiral-Fattani (914/1508-986/1578)Dockrat, Muhammad Ashraf Ebrahim 30 November 2002 (has links)
This study focuses on orthodoxy and mysticism in the religious thought of Shaikh Mul,tammad ibn Tahir al-Fattani (914/1508-986/1578), a sixteenth century Sunui Rohra scholar. Islam had persistently presented two faces: one that was shari ah minded and concerned with the outward, socially cognizable behaviour and anothE'r mystkal-minded, concerned with the inward, personal life of the individual. The former was the domain of the "ulama", whereas the Sufi pirs accepted the care of the latter. While there were always those who accepted the one face of Islam as genuine and mistrusted the other
or even regarded it as spurious, Shaikh al-Fattani succeecded in marrying the two. He was at once both a mystic pir and an orthodox religious scholar.
A biography of Mul}ammad ibn Tahir al-Fattani based on the previous works is attempted with the aim being to collect the factual information pertaining directly to the details of his life. The last years of Shaikh al-F'attani's life were devoted to his reform involvement in his community and particularly to the removal of the Mahdawiyyah thoughts of
Sayyid Muhammad Jawnpuri)who had declared himself the promised Mahdi.
Against this backdrop of the life account of al-Fattani elements of orthodoxy and mysticism are identified in his scholarly works. Best known for his work Majma bihar al-anwar fi gharaib al-tanzil wa lataif al-akhbir, all the extant works of the Shaikh are discussed.
To understand tbe subject within the context of his ethnic identity, aspects of the Bohra community are studied . lt is shown that their occupation as merchants and a history that emphasised their ancient link to the faith of Islam were some of the factors that shaped their group identity. Religious affiliation of the Bohras is explored in detail and after examining the various religious groupings it is evident that the principal communities amongst them differ substantially in their belief systems. Muslims of Sunni Bohra descent are to be found in South Africa. The Sunni Bohra community in general and their ulama in particular are today constantly challenged to not only be devoted to orthodoxy but to sufi doctrine and discipline as well. / Religious studies / D.Litt. et Phil. (Religious Studies)
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Presuppositions in mystical philosophies : an examination of the mystical philosophies of Sankara and Ibn ArabiPeat, Campbell January 2011 (has links)
This study is a comparison of the philosophical systems composed by the Indian
philosopher Sankara (788-830 CE), and the Muslim mystic, Ibn Arabi (1165-1240 CE).
The primary thesis found in this study is that the conceptual systems constructed by
Sankara and Ibn Arabi are not perfectly new creations derived from the core of their
mystical realizations. Rather, they contain fundamental pre-existing principles, concepts,
and teachings that are expanded upon and placed within a systematic philosophy or
theology that is intended to lead others to a state of realization. A selection of these
presuppositions are extracted from within each of these thinkers’ philosophical systems
and employed as structural indicators. Similarities are highlighted, yet the differences
between Sankara and Ibn Arabi’s thought, witnessed within their philosophical systems,
lead us to the conclusion that the two mystics inhabited different conceptual space. / iv, 195 leaves ; 29 cm
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Between orthodoxy and mysticism: the life and works of Shaikh Muhammad ibn Tahiral-Fattani (914/1508-986/1578)Dockrat, Muhammad Ashraf Ebrahim 30 November 2002 (has links)
This study focuses on orthodoxy and mysticism in the religious thought of Shaikh Mul,tammad ibn Tahir al-Fattani (914/1508-986/1578), a sixteenth century Sunui Rohra scholar. Islam had persistently presented two faces: one that was shari ah minded and concerned with the outward, socially cognizable behaviour and anothE'r mystkal-minded, concerned with the inward, personal life of the individual. The former was the domain of the "ulama", whereas the Sufi pirs accepted the care of the latter. While there were always those who accepted the one face of Islam as genuine and mistrusted the other
or even regarded it as spurious, Shaikh al-Fattani succeecded in marrying the two. He was at once both a mystic pir and an orthodox religious scholar.
A biography of Mul}ammad ibn Tahir al-Fattani based on the previous works is attempted with the aim being to collect the factual information pertaining directly to the details of his life. The last years of Shaikh al-F'attani's life were devoted to his reform involvement in his community and particularly to the removal of the Mahdawiyyah thoughts of
Sayyid Muhammad Jawnpuri)who had declared himself the promised Mahdi.
Against this backdrop of the life account of al-Fattani elements of orthodoxy and mysticism are identified in his scholarly works. Best known for his work Majma bihar al-anwar fi gharaib al-tanzil wa lataif al-akhbir, all the extant works of the Shaikh are discussed.
To understand tbe subject within the context of his ethnic identity, aspects of the Bohra community are studied . lt is shown that their occupation as merchants and a history that emphasised their ancient link to the faith of Islam were some of the factors that shaped their group identity. Religious affiliation of the Bohras is explored in detail and after examining the various religious groupings it is evident that the principal communities amongst them differ substantially in their belief systems. Muslims of Sunni Bohra descent are to be found in South Africa. The Sunni Bohra community in general and their ulama in particular are today constantly challenged to not only be devoted to orthodoxy but to sufi doctrine and discipline as well. / Religious studies / D.Litt. et Phil. (Religious Studies)
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The ratiep art form of South African muslims.Desai, Desmond. January 1993 (has links)
The ratiep is a peculiarly South African trance-linked art form characterised by stabbings with sharp objects to the arms and other bodily parts, the piercing of the ear-lobes, the cheeks and the tongue by alwaan (skewers), the performance of certain standard dhikr to the accompaniment of the rebanna and dhol, and a highly stylized movement. The ratiep art form is rooted in Sufi Muslim traditions. Similar trance-linked art forms, called the dabos and Sufi ceremonies, exist in Sumatra and Syria respectively. These are all linked to Abdul Kader al-Jilani, founder of the Qadiriyyah Sufi fraternity. The South African variant of the art form also characterised by unusual self-mutilating acts, has been practised for more than 200 years, and started
amongst the Cape Muslims. The literature provides historical evidence of the controversy regarding its "Islamic" nature,
which has existed since the latter half of the previous century amongst South African Muslims. It has become dissociated from Islamic practices generally, and is regarded as bidat (innovatory). The South African Indian ratiep performance relates to its Cape Muslim counterpart. Both subgenres show a special relationship to the different genres and styles of music
constituting South African Islamic and 'Cape Malay' music which are unique outflows of the cultural heritage, the social milieu and the enslaved, deprived and indentured work circumstances of early South African Muslims. In its vocal style the khalifa performance relates to qiraat and the secular nederlandslied; the latter is a transitional form between the sacred orthodox qiraat and the secular homophonic oulied. A voorwerk and giyerwee sharif precede respectively the Cape Muslim performance and its Indian counterpart. Like the ratiep, they have well-defined textual and musical forms. Ratiep musical instruments. the characteristic movement, the praboes (sharp instruments) and the bank with its decorations of flags add to the totality of the ratiep performance. Metaphysical and medical considerations are important in understanding the nature and purpose of the ratiep performance and the absence of bleeding; the results achieved thus far are still inconclusive. Ratiep acts are often seen as skilful swordplay and exhibitionism, rather than a physical testimony of faith. / Thesis (Ph.D.)-University of Natal, 1993.
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Contextualization and folk Islam : a case study in the SudanHadaway, Robin Dale 11 1900 (has links)
Estimates suggest that seventy percent of Muslims follow
folk Islam (popular Islam), rather than the orthodox Islamic
faith. Most methods for reaching Muslims with the
Gospel have concentrated on one of two broad approaches
with a third blending the first two methods.
Apologetic, polemic and dialogue techniques argue
that Christianity is more valid or reasonable than Islam.
Other approaches consist of contextualized methods seeking
some common ground between Christianity and Islam.
Apologetic arguments have not been very effective
with folk Muslims because cognitive propositions fail to
answer the “why” questions posed by popular Islam. Most
contextualized methods also miss the mark with folk Muslims;
they rarely attend Islamic worship, observe the
five pillars of Islam, or read the Qur’an. A few missiologists
propose a fourth category for reaching Muslims –
contextualizing according to their worldview.
This thesis explores what are the best approaches
for evangelizing folk Muslims who are particularly influenced
by African Traditional Religion (ATR). The Beja
tribe of the Sudan and the Sukuma tribe of Tanzania serve
as case studies. I argue for a contextualized approach to
folk Muslims, addressing their unique worldviews. ATRinfluenced
folk Muslims lean toward a fear-power
worldview, while the Sufis among them hold to an existential-
transcendent worldview. Each group, therefore,
necessitates a different evangelism approach.
The first chapter presents preliminary matters, the
research question, a literature review, and a rationale
for the thesis. The second chapter analyzes the case
study example of Beja folk Islam. Chapter three examines
folk Islam and its relationship to orthodox Islam,including further illustrations from the Beja tribe. The
fourth chapter explores the subject of ATR and its relationship
to folk Islam. The Sukuma tribe of Tanzania
serves as a base-line model of ATR for a comparison with
Beja folk Islam. Chapter five introduces the topic of
contextualization in Muslim evangelization and assesses
the effectiveness and validity of methods that have been
used. Chapter six suggests worldview approaches for
reaching ATR and Sufi-influenced folk Muslims. The final
chapter summarizes the thesis content, reviews the response
to the research question, and analyzes the implications
of the findings of the case study. / Christian Spirituality, Church History & Missiology / D.Th. (Missiology)
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Contextualization and folk Islam : a case study in the SudanHadaway, Robin Dale 11 1900 (has links)
Estimates suggest that seventy percent of Muslims follow
folk Islam (popular Islam), rather than the orthodox Islamic
faith. Most methods for reaching Muslims with the
Gospel have concentrated on one of two broad approaches
with a third blending the first two methods.
Apologetic, polemic and dialogue techniques argue
that Christianity is more valid or reasonable than Islam.
Other approaches consist of contextualized methods seeking
some common ground between Christianity and Islam.
Apologetic arguments have not been very effective
with folk Muslims because cognitive propositions fail to
answer the “why” questions posed by popular Islam. Most
contextualized methods also miss the mark with folk Muslims;
they rarely attend Islamic worship, observe the
five pillars of Islam, or read the Qur’an. A few missiologists
propose a fourth category for reaching Muslims –
contextualizing according to their worldview.
This thesis explores what are the best approaches
for evangelizing folk Muslims who are particularly influenced
by African Traditional Religion (ATR). The Beja
tribe of the Sudan and the Sukuma tribe of Tanzania serve
as case studies. I argue for a contextualized approach to
folk Muslims, addressing their unique worldviews. ATRinfluenced
folk Muslims lean toward a fear-power
worldview, while the Sufis among them hold to an existential-
transcendent worldview. Each group, therefore,
necessitates a different evangelism approach.
The first chapter presents preliminary matters, the
research question, a literature review, and a rationale
for the thesis. The second chapter analyzes the case
study example of Beja folk Islam. Chapter three examines
folk Islam and its relationship to orthodox Islam,including further illustrations from the Beja tribe. The
fourth chapter explores the subject of ATR and its relationship
to folk Islam. The Sukuma tribe of Tanzania
serves as a base-line model of ATR for a comparison with
Beja folk Islam. Chapter five introduces the topic of
contextualization in Muslim evangelization and assesses
the effectiveness and validity of methods that have been
used. Chapter six suggests worldview approaches for
reaching ATR and Sufi-influenced folk Muslims. The final
chapter summarizes the thesis content, reviews the response
to the research question, and analyzes the implications
of the findings of the case study. / Christian Spirituality, Church History and Missiology / D.Th. (Missiology)
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