In 1839; Muslims attacked the Jews of Meshhed; murdering 36 of them; and forcing the conversion of the rest. While some managed to escape across the Afghan border; and some turned into true believing Muslims; the majority adopted Islam only outwardly; while secretly adhering to their Jewish faith.Jadid al-Islam is the fascinating story of how this community managed to survive; at the risk of their lives; as crypto-Jews in an inimical Shi'i Muslim environment. Based on unpublished original Persian sources and interviews with members of the existing Meshhed community in Jerusalem and New York; this study documents the history; traditions; tales; customs; and institutions of the Jadid al-Islam-"New Muslims."
#1319575 in Books University of Virginia Press 2002-01-14Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.06 x .65 x 5.88l; .72 #File Name: 081392099X200 pages
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