Jadid Al-Islam: The Jewish New Muslims of Meshhed

by Raphael Patai

Book Overview

This study documents the history, traditions, tales, customs, and institutions of the Jadid al-Islam--"New Muslims."

In 1839, Muslims attacked the Jews of Meshhed, murdering 36 of them, and forcing the conversion of the rest. While some managed to escape across the Afghan border, and some turned into true believing Muslims, the majority adopted Islam only outwardly, while secretly adhering to their Jewish faith.

Jadid al-Islam...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 081434075X
• ISBN13: 9780814340752
• Release Date: May 2014
• Publisher: Wayne State University Press
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 8.9"