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Giving to God: Islamic Charity in Revolutionary Times by Amira Mittermaier

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  • The introductory chapter, “Revolutions Don’t Stop Charity,” begins with the 2011 revolution in Egypt

  • Mittermaier volunteered at charity organizations, Sufi khidmas, Ramadan tables, and Muslim shrines

  • The book consists of four sections: the preface, an introductory chapter, a major section on the giving of charity, and a final section on the receipt of charity

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Introduction

The introductory chapter, “Revolutions Don’t Stop Charity,” begins with the 2011 revolution in Egypt. Giving to God: Islamic Charity in Revolutionary Times. Amira Mittermaier’s book, Giving to God: Islamic Charity in Revolutionary Times, examines Islamic charity in Egypt over eight years, beginning in 2011. Mittermaier volunteered at charity organizations, Sufi khidmas (soup kitchens), Ramadan tables, and Muslim shrines.

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