Piri-muridi relationship : a study of the nizamuddin dargah Pinto Desiderio.

By:

Desiderio, Pinto

Publication details: New Delhi: Manohar Publishers and Distributors, 1995.Description: 346pISBN:

8173041113
9788173041112

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

297.4 DEP

Summary: A mine of empirical information collected at the Nizamuddin dargah, showing how a set of beliefs is used to forge the relationship between the pir and his murid. This shows that the piri-muridi aims at making the disciple see God in all things while very often allowing him to enjoy worldly success. This is achieved through a lengthy socialization process that spans a period of time ranging from twelve years to a lifetime.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	Central Library Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad General Stacks	297.4 DEP (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		111511

A mine of empirical information collected at the Nizamuddin dargah, showing how a set of beliefs is used to forge the relationship between the pir and his murid. This shows that the piri-muridi aims at making the disciple see God in all things while very often allowing him to enjoy worldly success. This is achieved through a lengthy socialization process that spans a period of time ranging from twelve years to a lifetime.

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