Sharia or Shura : contending approaches to Muslim politics in Nigeria and Senegal /

Although Muslims in northern Nigeria and Senegal share a common Islamic background in the Sufi tradition, the societies differ in their attitudes and approaches to public affairs. This book provides explanations for the divergence using factors such as the pre-colonial and colonial experiences; soci...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Mahmud, Sakah Saidu
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, [2013]
Temas:
Muslims > Nigeria > Politics and government.
Muslims > Senegal > Politics and government.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Political Ideologies > General.
Muslims > Politics and government.
Politics and government
Nigeria > Politics and government.
Senegal > Politics and government.
Nigeria > Politique et gouvernement.
Sénégal > Politique et gouvernement.
Nigeria.
Senegal.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Historical and theoretical perspectives on Muslim politics. Diversity of Muslim politics
  • History and Muslim politics in northern Nigeria and Senegal: common origins, divergent orientations
  • Social structure, organizations and Muslim public affairs. The Nigerian social structure, Muslim organizations, and Muslim politics in northern Nigeria
  • Brotherhoods, social structure, and Muslim politics in Senegal
  • The state, political institutions and Muslim politics. The weak state and Muslim politics in Nigeria
  • The strong state and Muslim politics in Senegal
  • Conclusion: the sociopolitical environment and diversity of Muslim politics.

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