Sufism in Oceania (Australia and New Zealand)

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Abstract

Sufism in Oceania is diverse with some Sufi and/or Sufi groups being more visible than others. The introduction of Sufism to Australia and New Zealand reveals a gradual progression from invisible to visible forms of Sufism emerging in both countries. These stages broadly correspond to (i) the first Southeast Asian encounter (the fishermen and the Cameleers) where we find an infused Sufi practice as part and parcel of Islamic practice, (ii) the South Asian influence (Inayat Khan and Meher Baba movements) where a distinct Sufi philosophy and practice was introduced with a more diffused Islamic identity, and (iii) the Muslim community migrant experience (including the establishment of the orders) where both the Sufi and Islamic are present in a composite identity. Finally, we touch on some independent forms of Sufi-oriented spiritualities.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSufism in Western Contexts
EditorsMarcia K. Hermansen, Saeed Zarrabi-Zadeh
Place of PublicationNetherlands
PublisherBrill
Chapter14
Pages378-393
Number of pages16
ISBN (Electronic)9789004389830
ISBN (Print)9789004392625
Publication statusPublished - 2023

Publication series

Name Handbook of Sufi Studies
Number3
Volume154
NameHandbook of Oriental Studies. Section 1 The Near and Middle East
Number3
Volume154

Keywords

  • Sufism
  • Oceania
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • Society
  • Culture
  • Modernity
  • History
  • theory and method

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