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Pure religion?

Pure religion?

Before arriving in this country, I thought that I would be immersed in a “pure” form of Islam - this is, after all, the land of those who protect pure…

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Role of the ‘Pir’ in Popular Islam

Role of the ‘Pir’ in Popular Islam

(This post comes from the writings of Vivienne Stacey. Vivienne was a pioneer thinker, researcher and writer who spent many years working in Pakistan and was a mentor to many…

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Encounter with Folk Islam (Part 1)

Encounter with Folk Islam (Part 1)

(This post comes from the writings of Vivienne Stacey. Vivienne was a pioneer thinker, researcher and writer who spent many years working in Pakistan and was a mentor to many…

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