Hearing Islam
Hearing Islam introduces the global religious tradition of Islam through its rich history of sounds and music.
The book explores how the centrality of sonic practices and experiences within Islamic traditions stems largely from the orality of the Qur’an and the importance of recitation, while arguing that sound can provide a productive point of entry to human cultures in general. Its tripartite str...
Hearing Islam introduces the global religious tradition of Islam through its rich history of sounds and music.
The book explores how the centrality of sonic practices and experiences within Islamic traditions stems largely from the orality of the Qur’an and the importance of recitation, while arguing that sound can provide a productive point of entry to human cultures in general. Its tripartite str...
