In the presence of the martyrs: the ʿalam in popular Shīʿī piety.
نویسنده:
D'Souza, Diane
سال نشر: 1/1/1998
چکیده: In Shiite ritual and belief, the ʿalam, literally a “signpost” or “flag,” is universally revered, being the most important of object carried on Mụharram ritual processions. Conceived as a replica of the battle standard of Muhammad's grandson, Husayn, an ʿalam generally represents one of the martyrs of Karbal̄a, some member of the family of the Prophet, or one of the 12 imams (spiritual leaders). In India these pieces are an important presence in Shiite shrines or homes, as well as being a component of ritualized practice commemorating the martyrdom of Husayn and his followers. While some tension exists in the Shiite community lest these sacred objects be deified, there is a sense in which they transcend the boundary of simple symbolism, becoming an empowering presence for the community of believers.
مشخصه ی(URI): http://localhost/ihdl/handle/110/489
زیرمجموعه
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Muslim World 1998, Vol.88, pp. 67-80
contributor author | D'Souza, Diane | |
date accessioned | 2016-09-23T19:10:56Z | |
date available | 2016-09-23T19:10:56Z | |
date issued | 1/1/1998 | |
identifier uri | http://digital.imamhussain-lib.com/ihdl/handle/110/489 | |
description | Muslim World 1998, Vol.88, pp. 67-80 | en_US |
description abstract | In Shiite ritual and belief, the ʿalam, literally a “signpost” or “flag,” is universally revered, being the most important of object carried on Mụharram ritual processions. Conceived as a replica of the battle standard of Muhammad's grandson, Husayn, an ʿalam generally represents one of the martyrs of Karbal̄a, some member of the family of the Prophet, or one of the 12 imams (spiritual leaders). In India these pieces are an important presence in Shiite shrines or homes, as well as being a component of ritualized practice commemorating the martyrdom of Husayn and his followers. While some tension exists in the Shiite community lest these sacred objects be deified, there is a sense in which they transcend the boundary of simple symbolism, becoming an empowering presence for the community of believers. | en |
language | الإنجليزية | ar |
language iso | English | en_US |
language iso | انگلیسی | fa |
subject | Shiites | en_US |
subject | Islam -- Customs & practices | en_US |
subject | Islamic art & symbolism | en_US |
subject | Ashura | en_US |
title | In the presence of the martyrs: the ʿalam in popular Shīʿī piety. | en_US |
type | بحوث و مقالات | ar |
type | Article | en_US |
type | مقاله | fa |