This ethnography of Muslim life among the Kazaks of Central Asia describes the sacralisation of land and ethnic identity, local understanding of Islamic purity, the Kazak ancestor cult and domestic spirituality, and pilgrimage to the tombs of Sufi saints.

When referencing the title, avoid putting it in quotes or speech marks. Throughout the book, Privratsky explores the deep connections between spirituality and everyday life in an often misunderstood region.