In the Path of Allah
'Umar, An Essay into the Nature of Charisma in Islam'
By John Ralph Willis
Published December 1st 1989 by Routledge – 255 pages
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A West African Sufi and religious reformer (c.1794-1864), struggled to reconcile the temporal achievements of his jihad with his mystical calling. The fame of Shaykh Omar rested on his reputation as a worker of miracles, and the success of jihad in his path to Allah.
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Name: In the Path of Allah: 'Umar, An Essay into the Nature of Charisma in Islam' (Hardback) – Routledge
Description: By John Ralph Willis. A West African Sufi and religious reformer (c.1794-1864), struggled to reconcile the temporal achievements of his jihad with his mystical calling. The fame of Shaykh Omar rested on his reputation as a worker of miracles, and the success of jihad in his...
Categories: Middle East Studies, Islam - Religion