Sufism, Society & State –Istanbul Meet-up |Dr. Khairudin Aljunied - Ummatics - Jan 12,2025

 YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/7-HRqce3qUo?si=Z3RuTX1PgfeMfvbt

In this talk Professor Khairudin Aljunied (National University of Singapore) challenges traditional views of Sufism as purely pacifist, exploring its active and, at times, confrontational role in history. Introducing the concept of "Sufi warriorism," the lecture examines how Sufis have influenced imperial, ideological, material, and communal struggles through protagonist, protectionist, and purist approaches. Through historical vignettes, he offers a nuanced perspective on Sufism’s impact on the political and societal evolution of Muslim states, encouraging a rethinking of its role in shaping the Muslim world's past and present.

Amazon: Contemplating Sufism: Dialogue & Tradition across Southeast Asia -Dr. Khairudin Aljunied 

"The book argues that the Sufis employed creative and spirited dialogues with themselves and those they encountered to sustain their importance in Southeast Asia for many centuries." "Concise chapters illustrate the inventiveness of the Sufis in spreading their ideas while highlighting their influence on ideological, emotional, cultural, political, and social changes in Southeast Asia. Uncovering how and why Sufism became an energetic force in Southeast Asian history."

Dr. Khairudin Aljunied's Website:https://khairudinaljunied.com/

Dr. Khairudin Aljunied's Biography :https://discovery.nus.edu.sg/1119-khairudin-aljunied