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1 online resource (x, 278 pages) |
| Contents |
Introduction. The social facets of clerical authority ; Transnational authority between communities and states ; Two families of religious scholars -- Family, students and friends : from dyadic to transnational networks. An Iraqi family of religious scholars : local and transnational networking strategies ; An Iranian Marjaʻ in Najaf and a foundation in London : reproducing interpersonal ties across place and over time -- Charitable politics : benevolent patrons, beneficiaries and the state. Leadership in patronage : the benefits of serving and educating ; The priority of charity : a global brand of philanthropy in its local making -- The affairs of the state : clerical participation in politics. From Najaf to Najaf : a family at the forefront of Iraqi politics ; Quietist activism : calculated responses to political turmoil -- Conclusion. Reaching out to the community ; The significance of the state ; Four features of transnational clerical authority |
| Summary |
What is the significance of transnationalism to Shìi Islam? And how is clerical authority shaped across borders? Based on a political sociology of two families of religious scholars, al-Hakim and al-Khu'i, Elvire Corboz explains the internal workings of transnational leadership patterns in Shìism for the first time. Corboz compares the multifaceted roles played by Shìi clerics in contemporary affairs with selective narratives about the traditional system of religious authority (the marjàiyya), political organisations, and international charities. Whether informal or institutionalised, their authority networks are in constant negotiation between communities and states in Iraq, Iran, other Middle Eastern countries, the Indian sub-continent South-East Asia, and the West. This multi-sited approach clarifies the local and transnational dynamics that underpin clerical authority. Key Features. Analyses the networking, philanthropic and political practices of Shìi clerical figures across borders from a sociological perspective to enhance our understanding of Muslim authority Includes case studies of two prominent families of religious scholars, which explain the continued relevance of Shi'i clerics to Muslim politics and society Engages in the topical debate on transnational Shìism by exploring the cross-border religious networks in and beyond the Middle East |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-267) and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Online resource; title from PDF title page (JSTOR, viewed Janauary 29, 2016) |
| Subject |
Shīʿah -- Sociological aspects
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Shīʿah -- Political aspects
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Shīʿah -- Customs and practices.
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Leadership.
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Transnationalism.
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RELIGION -- Islam -- General.
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Leadership
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Shīʻah -- Customs and practices
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Shīʻah -- Political aspects
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Transnationalism
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780748691456 |
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0748691456 |
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