Arsalan Khan
The Promise of Piety: Islam and the Politics of Moral Order in Pakistan
The Promise of Piety: Islam and the Politics of Moral Order in Pakistan
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Arsalan Khan's book "The Promise of Piety" explores the zealous commitment of Pakistani Tablighis to face-to-face preaching (dawat) as a means to restore Islamic virtue and create an Islamic moral order in postcolonial Pakistan.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 30 January 2024
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Arsalan Khan delves into the profound dedication of Pakistani Tablighis, followers of the global Islamic piety movement known as the Tablighi Jamaat, to a unique form of face-to-face preaching (dawat). This group argues that Muslims have strayed from their religious obligations, leading to a moral chaos evident in the breakdown of relationships within families, nations, and the global Islamic community. Tablighis firmly believe that the only way to rectify this dire situation is by re-establishing Muslims' connection with Islam through dawat, which they perceive as the sacred avenue for propagating Islamic virtue. In a nation that was established on the foundation of Muslim identity and where Islam permeates every aspect of public life, the Tablighi's claim that Pakistani Muslims have abandoned Islam is particularly striking.
The Promise of Piety explores how Tablighis establish a distinct form of pious relationality in the ritual processes and daily practices of dawat, and how pious relationality forms the foundation for transforming domestic and public life. Khan examines both the potential and limitations of the Tablighi project to establish an Islamic moral order that can transcend the political divisions and violence prevalent in postcolonial Pakistan.
Through his insightful analysis, Arsalan Khan sheds light on the complex dynamics of religious identity, social change, and the pursuit of moral excellence within the context of Pakistani society. The Promise of Piety is a valuable contribution to the study of Islam, religious movements, and the role of religion in shaping society.
Weight: 366g
Dimension: 151 x 229 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781501773570
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