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In this highly acclaimed work, Bashir reexamines Islamic history by focusing on the —the human body. He moves away from purely textual or doctrinal analyses to explore how Sufis in the medieval period (1000–1500) understood, utilized, and portrayed the body.

In Sufi Bodies , Bashir generalizes this insight, arguing that physical practices—prostration, gazing, ritual self-mortification, and even bodily decay—constituted key modes of religious knowledge production. Drawing on Judith Butler’s performativity and Michel Foucault’s biopower, Bashir demonstrates how sainthood (wali) was not a fixed status but an ongoing, contested performance inscribed on flesh. shahzad bashir books

By reading Shahzad Bashir's books, you'll gain a deeper understanding of Pakistani society, culture, and human relationships. His writing will transport you to the vibrant streets of Lahore, immersing you in the lives of ordinary people and their extraordinary stories. In this highly acclaimed work, Bashir reexamines Islamic