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Poetry and Power: Understanding Nund Rishi Through Abir Bazaz's Scholarly Lens

The Enigmatic Presence of Mansur Al Hallaj in Kashmir

Mansur Al Hallaj's mystical odyssey, spanning from Baghdad to Mecca, Egypt to India, resonates with Sufis and scholars for over a millennium. Kashmir, a spiritually vibrant but historically remote region, holds a significant place in his storied travels, despite tenuous connections. Scant evidence of his physical presence in Kashmir positions his influence more as a myth than historical fact. Anecdotes of his visit, often metaphorical, emerged in Persian Sufi literature centuries later, contributing to the modern claim of his Kashmir journey. Kashmir's ancient religious history, diverse culture, and intellectual atmosphere likely drew Hallaj during his spiritual quest. Although historical records are limited, later Sufi orders in Kashmir bear traces of Hallaj's influence, and legends persisted, inspiring thinkers like Muhammad Iqbal. While the veracity of specific events remains uncertain, Hallaj's mystical journey left an enduring mark on Kashmir's spiritual l

The Clash of Ignorance

Labels like "Islam" and "the West" serve only to confuse us about a disorderly reality.

Adam Shatz · Palestinianism

Islam Through Western Eyes

This essay, by the late Edward Said, from the April 26, 1980, issue of The Nation, is a special selection from The Nation Digital Archive. If you want to read everything The Nation has ever published on the Middle East, click here for information on how to acquire individual access to the Archive an electronic database of every Nation article since 1865.