The crown and the turban : Muslims and West African pluralism
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The crown and the turban : Muslims and West African pluralism
Westview Press, 1997
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 261-279) and index
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ISBN 9780813330587
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This fascinating study explores the clash of civilizations between the secular government and Muslim traditions in West Africa, appraising the challenge of separating the administration of the state from the deeply held beliefs of the Islamic peoples of the region. Lamin Sanneh, awarded Senegals highest national honor for his scholarly work, places Islam within the context of Africas receptive and pluralist environment, explores the religious and historical background of present-day conflicts, and shows that achieving solutions will depend equally upon Christian and Muslim theological resources. }This fascinating study explores the clash of civilizations between the secular government and Muslim traditions in West Africa, appraising the challenge of separating the administration of the state from the deeply held beliefs of the Islamic peoples of the region.
Lamin Sanneh, awarded Senegal s highest national honor for his scholarly work, places Islam within the context of Africas receptive and pluralist environment, explores the religious and historical background of present-day conflicts, and shows that achieving solutions will depend equally upon Christian and Muslim theological resources.As Sanneh explains, Muslims took advantage of Africas religious tolerance to begin a process of change that culminated in a unified Islamic view of religion, state, and society. European colonialism and missionary efforts both bolstered and complicated the development of this faith as a result of the pressures secularism brought to bear on Islamic tradition. Sanneh points out that perhaps ironically, due to the same tolerance of differences, Christianity was able to flourish in parts of Africa, and its followers more readily supported the Western secular idea of the separation of church and state. Offering a comprehensive evaluation of the key points of colonial and interreligious friction, Sanneh explores the effects of conflict of belief on religious, educational, and political institutions in the region.
The book will be essential reading for students of comparative religion, African, missions, and Islam. }
Table of Contents
Introduction * Islam And The African Context: Social And Religious Synthesis Muslims in Non-Muslim Societies of Africa Islam and the African Religious Synthesis: Society and the Religious Outlook Slavery, Clerics, and Muslim Society * Islam, Africa, And Colonialism: Religion In History Tcherno Aliou, the Wal of Goumba: Islam, Colonialism, and the Rural Factor in Futa Jallon, 18671912 Saints, Virtue, and Society in Muslim Africa: The History of a Theme * Education And Society: The Roots Of Muslim Identity A Childhood Muslim Education: Barakah, Identity, and the Roots of Change The Arabic Language in African Education Action and Reaction Among Freetown Muslims: Factionalism, Pluralism, and Muslim Agency * Muslims And The Secular National State in Africa: Politics And The Religious Potential Religion and Politics with Reference to Africa: A Comparative Religious Critique The Crown and the Turban: Public Policy Issues in Christian-Muslim Relations, with Special Reference to Africa
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: pbk ISBN 9780813330594
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This book explores the clash of civilizations between the secular government and Muslim traditions in West Africa, appraising the challenge of separating the administration of the state from the beliefs of the Islamic peoples of the region. It is useful for students of comparative religion.
Table of Contents
The Crown and the Turban -- Bernard Lewis -- Orthographical and Bibliographical Note -- About the Book and Author -- Introduction -- Islam and the African Context -- Muslims in Non-Muslim Societies of Africa -- Islam and the African Religious Synthesis -- Slavery, Clerics, and Muslim Society -- Islam, Africa, and Colonialism -- Tcherno Aliou, the Wall of Goumba -- Saints, Virtue, and Society in Muslim Africa -- Education and Society -- A Childhood Muslim Education -- The Arabic Language in African Education -- Action and Reaction Among Freetown Muslims -- Muslims and the Secular National State in Africa -- Religion and Politics with Reference to Africa -- "The Crown and the Turban"
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