Sirriyeh: 4 books
Dreams and Visions in the World of Islam
A History of Muslim Dreaming and Foreknowing
Language: English
Release Date: January 28, 2015
People in Western societies have long been interested in their dreams and what they mean. However, few non-Muslims in the West are likely to seek interpretation of those dreams to help them make life-changing decisions. In the Islamic world the situation is quite different. Dreaming and the import...
Sufis and Anti-Sufis
The Defence, Rethinking and Rejection of Sufism in the Modern World
Language: English
Release Date: January 9, 2014
Despite its continuing appeal in the Muslim world, Sufism has faced fierce challenges in the last 250 years. This volume assesses the evolution of anti-Sufism since the middle of the eighteenth century and Sufi strategies for survival. It also considers the efforts of a few significant Muslim intellectuals...
The politics of compassion
Immigration and asylum policy
Language: English
Release Date: June 13, 2018
Whether addressing questions of loss, (be)longing, fears of an immigration ‘invasion’ or perceived injustices in immigration policies, immigration debates are infused with strong emotions. Emotion is often presented as a factor that complicates and hinders rational discussion. This book explores...
Inhabiting Borders, Routes Home
Youth, Gender, Asylum
Language: English
Release Date: May 23, 2016
In recent years there has been growing interest in the experiences of young people seeking asylum in Europe. While the significance of the role of age is recognized, both youth transitions and trajectories beyond the age of eighteen are still largely unexplored, the role and impact of mobility predominantly...