Islamic Culture and Pre-Islamic Beliefs in Central Asia

The introduction of Islam ushered in an era of social and cultural change to the region. Some pre-Islamic sacred places have been transformed into Islamic ones, and the cult of saints absorbed elements of both local and Arab mythology. This volume which is a project initiated by the Balkan History Association, focuses on Islamic culture, traditions, and pre-Islamic beliefs in Central Asia. The chapters emphasize the importance of religious life, the significance of certain "sacred places," and their role in the socio-spiritual life. The volume includes research spanning a period from antiquity to the Post-Soviet era to explore how landscapes of religious places and practices were interpreted and reinterpreted through time.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 166696929X
• ISBN13: 9781666969290
• Release Date: September 2024
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"