Sufism and Saint Veneration in Contemporary Bangladesh: The Maijbhandaris of Chittagong
About this ebook
Expertise in South Asian languages and literatures is combined with ethnographic field work and theoretical formulations from a range of disciplines, including cultural anthropology, Islamic studies and religious studies. Analysing the Maijbhandaris tradition of Bengali spiritual songs, one of the largest popular song traditions in Bengal, the book presents an in-depth study of Bengali Sufi theology, hagiography and Maijbhandari esoteric songs, as well as a discussion of what Bengali Islam is. It is a useful contribution to South Asia Studies, as well as Islamic Studies.
About the author
Hans Harder is Professor of Modern South Asian Languages and Literatures in the South Asia Institute at Heidelberg University, Germany. His research interests include South Asian literatures and intellectual history, Bengali Islam, modern Hinduism, and satirical traditions in South Asia.
