Hidden Caliphate
In "Hidden Caliphate," Waleed Ziad delves into the fascinating world of Sufi-led Muslim revivalist networks spanning from the eighteenth to the twentieth centuries. This insightful book explores how the Naqshbandi-Mujaddidi Sufis inspired significant reformist movements and crafted articulate responses to the fragmentation of Muslim political authority. Ziad offers a compelling narrative about the emergence of a "hidden caliphate," which played a crucial role in maintaining unity and cultural cohesiveness across vast regions, from Afghanistan to Siberia and China. Published in 2021 and comprising 368 pages, this comprehensive analysis is a must-read for those interested in the intersections of religion and politics. Discover the intricacies of this pivotal era through Ziad's expert lens, and gain a deeper understanding of the historical forces that shaped contemporary Muslim societies.