WALEED ZIAD. Hidden Caliphate: Sufi Saints beyond the Oxus and Indus (New York: Harvard University Press, 2021). 368pp. $45.00 hardcover. ISBN: 9780674248816.

Abstract

with the effect of globalization. In the past two decades, Jordan has “witnessed a move toward [a] neo-liberal economy and the creation of consumer society” (178-9). A consequence of that is evident in the increasing presence of multilingualism. Sulieman also surveys the development of scholarship concerning national discourse and dialects. “Both Jordanians and Palestinians have forged for themselves historic narratives that are separate from each other, resulting in “us” and “them” (182). Overall, it is impossible to overstate the importance of this book. It provides a clear, insightful perspective into the complex sociolinguistic scene of Arabic use in Israel. The book is rich, informative, and is exceptionally valuable for amateur readers and scholars alike who are interested in gaining more knowledge about this understudied group.