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by Jamel A. Velji (Author)
How can religion transform a society? This book investigates the ways in which a medieval Islamic movement harnessed Qur'anic visions of utopia to construct one of the most brilliant empires in Islamic history.
The Fatimids' apocalyptic vision of their central place in an imminent utopia played a critical role in transfiguring the intellectual and political terrains of North Africa in the early tenth century. Yet the realities that they faced on the ground often challenged their status as the custodians of a pristine Islam at the end of time. As well as examining the organisational features of the Fatimid revolution, Jamel Velji shows how the Fatimids viewed their mission as bringing about an imminent utopia. He then looks at how they re-examined their place in history when the expected end failed to materialise.Back Jacket
Explores the role of apocalyptic symbolism in the creation and development of the Fatimid Empire How can religion transform a society? This book investigates the ways in which a medieval Islamic movement harnessed Qur'anic visions of utopia to construct one of the most brilliant empires in Islamic history. The Fatimids' apocalyptic vision of their central place in an imminent utopia played a critical role in transfiguring the intellectual and political terrains of North Africa in the early tenth century. Yet the realities that they faced on the ground often challenged their status as the custodians of a pristine Islam at the end of time. As well as examining the organisational features of the Fatimid revolution, Jamel Velji shows how the Fatimids viewed their mission as bringing about an imminent utopia. He then looks at how they re-examined their place in history when the expected end failed to materialise. Key Features - Introduces selected themes, texts and theoretical problems in early Fatimid history and thought to those unfamiliar with Islam or the Shia tradition - Illustrates specific interpretive mechanisms used by the Fatimids and Nizaris to argue for their right to rule - Employs theoretical tools from religious studies and rhetorical analysis to examine data from the Fatimid tradition, showing how Islam can contribute to broader discussions in the history of religions - Looks at how various components of the apocalyptic myth - especially the utopia that it promised - evolved in response to shifting historical circumstances Jamel Velji is an Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Claremont McKenna College in Claremont, California. Cover image: a leaf in Kufic script from the celebrated 'Blue Qur'an', thought to have been created in Tunisia during the 9th-10th century (c) akg-images/Pictures From History Cover design: [EUP logo] edinburghuniversitypress.com ISBN 978-0-7486-9088-6 Barcode
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Jamel Velji is an Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Claremont McKenna College in Claremont, California.
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