The book explores how poetry functioned within the Persianate world as a commodity and a form of social currency.
Sufi Bodies is recognized for its innovative approach to religious practice, focusing on the materiality of faith.
In this work, Bashir shifts the focus of Sufism (Islamic mysticism) from abstract philosophy to the physical human body. shahzad bashir books
Bashir investigates the life and teachings of Fazlallah Astarabadi, a 14th-century religious leader and founder of the . The Hurufis believed that the world was approaching its end and focused on the mystical significance of letters.
Bashir has published extensively on the malfūzāt (recorded conversations) genre. He argues that these texts are not transparent records of oral teachings but carefully crafted literary artifacts that construct a saint’s authority retroactively. The book explores how poetry functioned within the
The connection between poetry and political/religious authority. The role of patronage in shaping literary production.
This groundbreaking, open-access digital monograph is perhaps Bashir’s most ambitious project. It challenges the traditional linear timelines used to teach and understand Islamic history. Bashir investigates the life and teachings of Fazlallah
Instead, the series emphasizes global connections, regional diversity, and the voices of marginalized groups, offering a multi-centered view of Islamic civilizations. 5. A New Vision for Islamic Pasts and Futures (2022) Core Focus