Rose, Tulip and Peony: The Image of Paradise and the “Localized” Islam in China
Al-Janna—Paradise—is the most important image of the afterworld in Islam. The Qur’an describes paradise as an oasis. Along with the spread of Islam, the image of paradise has gradually transformed into a garden with blooming flowers, where different Muslim groups chose their favorite flower based on...
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doaj-e54f094e059b40cf801519ade0b9a55f2020-11-25T03:41:17ZengMDPI AGReligions2077-14442020-08-011144444410.3390/rel11090444Rose, Tulip and Peony: The Image of Paradise and the “Localized” Islam in ChinaChuanbin Zhou0Lanxi Guo1Center for Studies of Ethnic Minorities in Northwest China, School of History and Culture, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, ChinaCenter for Studies of Ethnic Minorities in Northwest China, School of History and Culture, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, ChinaAl-Janna—Paradise—is the most important image of the afterworld in Islam. The Qur’an describes paradise as an oasis. Along with the spread of Islam, the image of paradise has gradually transformed into a garden with blooming flowers, where different Muslim groups chose their favorite flower based on their local knowledge and custom. Thus, the Persian, Turkish, and Hui peoples of China chose the rose, tulip, and peony as their respective flowers symbolizing paradise. We argue from these cases that as a world religion, Islam is locally practiced and understood, with many different variations.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/11/9/444paradiseflowerlocal knowledgeIslamic Anthropology |
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Rose, Tulip and Peony: The Image of Paradise and the “Localized” Islam in China |
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rose, tulip and peony: the image of paradise and the “localized” islam in china |
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Al-Janna—Paradise—is the most important image of the afterworld in Islam. The Qur’an describes paradise as an oasis. Along with the spread of Islam, the image of paradise has gradually transformed into a garden with blooming flowers, where different Muslim groups chose their favorite flower based on their local knowledge and custom. Thus, the Persian, Turkish, and Hui peoples of China chose the rose, tulip, and peony as their respective flowers symbolizing paradise. We argue from these cases that as a world religion, Islam is locally practiced and understood, with many different variations. |
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