The contributions of Sufism in promoting religious harmony in Bangladesh
Sufism in Bangladesh is directly connected to the faith, history and culture of Bangladeshi Muslims. Sufis contributed by reducing religious hatred, fanaticism and fundamentalism of any kind among the people of Bangladesh. It has social and economic impacts as well on the people. The paper inves...
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| Language: | English |
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2017
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.unisza.edu.my/5627/1/FH02-FESP-18-12363.pdf http://eprints.unisza.edu.my/5627/ |
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| Summary: | Sufism in Bangladesh is directly connected to the faith, history and
culture of Bangladeshi Muslims. Sufis contributed by reducing religious
hatred, fanaticism and fundamentalism of any kind among the people of
Bangladesh. It has social and economic impacts as well on the people.
The paper investigates the influence of Sufism in promoting religious
harmony in Bangladesh from 11th to 20th century. It also focuses on the
evolution of Sufism in Bangladesh and the history of famous Sufis who
were involved in establishing co-existence and peaceful societies there.
This study is an attempt to find a way to unite all people of different
religions and movements in the world. |
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