Islam and politics in West Africa
The historical relationship between Islam and politics in West Africa, focusing especially on how Islam was used as a symbol and an instrument of traditional political rule. The role of Islam and Muslim scholar/warriors in the politics of precolonial West Africa. The political role of Islam in the c...
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| Language: | English |
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1984
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Year: 1984, Volume: 13, Pages: 20-25 |
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Africa
Politics
Islam
History of religion studies
B Islam B Africa B Religion B Politics B History |
| Summary: | The historical relationship between Islam and politics in West Africa, focusing especially on how Islam was used as a symbol and an instrument of traditional political rule. The role of Islam and Muslim scholar/warriors in the politics of precolonial West Africa. The political role of Islam in the colonial empires of France and Britain in the region. The political use of Islam in post-colonial African diplomacy and state-building. (DÜI-Ott) |
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| ISSN: | 0047-1607 |
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