Dreams and Visions in Islamic Societies

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Dreams and Visions in Islamic Societies Dreams and Visions in Islamic Societies Edited by Özgen Felek and Alexander D. Knysh Cover art: H.1702, fol. 12B (Falname); a miniature of Ashab-i Kehf (Sleepers of Ephesus); credit: Topkapi Palace Museum Published by State University of New York Press, Albany© 2012 State University of New York All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission. No part of this book may be stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means including electronic, electrostatic, magnetic tape, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without the prior permission in writing of the publisher. For information, contact State University of New York Press, Albany, NY www.sunypress.edu Production by Diane Ganeles Marketing by Fran Keneston Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Dreams and visions in Islamic societies / Özgen Felek and Alexander D. Knysh. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-1-4384-3993-8 (hardcover : alk. paper) 1. Dreams—Religious aspects—Islam. 2. Visions. I. Felek, Özgen. II. Knysh, Alexander D. BP190.5.D73D74 2012 297.5'7—dc22 2011010850 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ...