Central Organisation, Tabarrokāt and Succession among the Early Cheshtis in India

Abstract The paper seeks to re-examine the thesis advanced by some eminent scholars that there was a well established tradition among the early Cheshtis to nominate one of their disciples as chief successor and pass on major part of their spiritual authority to him through the means of transferring...

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Autore principale: Zilli, Ishtiaq Ahmad (Autore)
Tipo di documento: Elettronico Articolo
Lingua:Inglese
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Pubblicazione: Brill 2008
In: Journal of Persianate studies
Anno: 2008, Volume: 1, Fascicolo: 1, Pagine: 67-78
Altre parole chiave:B Hierarchy
B PIR
B MORID
B SUCCESSION
B WELĀYAT
B KHALIFA
B Sufism
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Riepilogo:Abstract The paper seeks to re-examine the thesis advanced by some eminent scholars that there was a well established tradition among the early Cheshtis to nominate one of their disciples as chief successor and pass on major part of their spiritual authority to him through the means of transferring the tabarrokāt to him that they had received from their masters. But the evidence available on the subject does not support the thesis. Similarly, there is no evidence that a central organisation with pan-Indian character or a well integrated system presided over by the chief successor, ever existed during the early history of the order (selsela).
ISSN:1874-7167
Comprende:Enthalten in: Journal of Persianate studies
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1163/187471608784772715