A Page from Anti-Sufi Literature Among Indian Muslims: Resaleh Dāfi‛ al-Mulḥidīn Ibrāhīm ibn Faḍl Allāh (11th/12th Century AH)
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10.22081/jap.2025.77132
Abstract
Sufi literature has been present across many parts of the Islamic world since the 3rd century AH and has always had both supporters and opponents. The influence of Sufism has varied across different historical periods, as has the intensity of opposition to it. The conflict between Sufis and other intellectual groups—whether philosophers, jurists, or others—has given rise to a substantial body of critical and polemical literature.
The present treatise, likely dating to the 11th or 12th century AH in the Indian subcontinent, is one such work. Like many similar writings, it contains valuable historical and bibliographical information. This unprinted treatise sheds light on a significant chapter in the longstanding debate over Sufi doctrines, practices, and related literature, offering insight into the criticisms and challenges Sufism faced in this context.
The present treatise, likely dating to the 11th or 12th century AH in the Indian subcontinent, is one such work. Like many similar writings, it contains valuable historical and bibliographical information. This unprinted treatise sheds light on a significant chapter in the longstanding debate over Sufi doctrines, practices, and related literature, offering insight into the criticisms and challenges Sufism faced in this context.
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