| Autor: |
Deeb, Lara |
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Comparative Studies of South Asia, Africa, & the Middle East; 2005, Vol. 25 Issue 1, p122-137, 16p |
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Discusses the Shi'i Muslim commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Husayn, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and the third Shi'i Imam in the Battle of Karbala. Importance of the shared narratives, meanings and practices associated with Ashura to the construction of collective Shi'i identity; Transition of the mourning ritual into highlighting Islamic activism; Retelling of the history of the martyrdom at mourning gatherings. |
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Complementary Index |
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