Routledge Sacred Orientation in Late Antiquity and Early Islam

Explore the complex role of the Qibla through this scholarly work from the Routledge Studies in Islamic Philosophy series. This book examines how sacred orientation functioned as a ritual practice, a metaphor, and a marker of identity during the transition from Late Antiquity to the early Islamic period. Readers will gain insight into how directionality shaped religious life and social boundaries. By analyzing the Qibla as more than just a physical direction, the text provides a deep look at how spatial orientation influenced the development of Islamic identity. This volume is a significant resource for those studying the history of Islamic philosophy and the evolution of religious practices in the ancient and medieval worlds.