Sufism and Islamic Reform in Egypt : The Battle for Islamic Tradition

The tension between tradition and reform in the Arab world is one of the most urgent and problematic issues of today. Using material recorded at Sufi gatherings over the last five years, this book presents a contemporary, balanced study of the Sufis of Egypt, one of the most important sects in the Islamic world, and their attempts to reform Sufism from within and maintain its traditions in defence of hostile criticism.