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“The case returned for further investigation”: Discussion on Khwāja Aḥrār in Publications and Private Correspondence of the Soviet Scholars
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The essay deals with the discussion between renowned Soviet era academics Alexey Boldyrev and Ol’ga Chekhovich on the ‘historical role’ of Khwāja Aḥrār – an influential political figure and Naqshbandi shaykh of the 15th century. Based upon the scholarly publications as well as private correspondence of both academics the author seeks to highlight the very dynamics of the discussion, the main arguments as well as some hermeneutical exercises implemented by both discussants.
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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.24848/islmlg.07.2.05