The book breaks fresh ground in historical research. Based on a critical and empathic understanding of Sanskrit, Arabic,
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Table of contents :
Kashmir's Transition to Islam: The Role of Muslim Rishis
Jacket
Contents
Preface
Introduction
1. Conceptual Framework of Conversion to Islam
2. The Historical Background of the Rishi Movement
3. Socio-Religious Milieu of Shaikh Nuruddin Rishi
4. Shaikh Nuruddin’s Religious Career and its Social Impact
5. Religious Thought of Shaikh Nuruddin
6. The Attitudes of the Sufi OrdersTowards the Rishi Movement
7. The Rishis and Conversion to Islam
8. The Societal Dimensions of Miracles and Legends
Epilogue
APPENDIX—A: Genealogy of Shaikh Nuruddin
APPENDIX—B: Genealogy of Sayyid Ali
APPENDIX—C: Women Sufis of Kashmir
APPENDIX—D: A Note on Risala-i Lahmiyya
APPENDIX—E: Khat-i Irshad of Sayyid Muhammad Hamadani
APPENDIX—F: Elegy of Shy am Ded
Glossary
Bibliography
Index