Dreams and Visions in Islamic Societies Bengt-Åke Lundvall

Dreams and Visions in Islamic Societies Bengt-Åke LundvallA wide ranging consideration of the place of dreams and visions in Islamic societies from the pre modern period to the present. Dreams and visions have always been important in Islamic societies. Yet, their pervasive impact on Muslim communities and on the lives of individual Muslims remains largely unknown and rather surprising to Westerners. This book addresses this gap in understanding with a fascinating and diverse account, taking readers from

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