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Pride, Faith, and Fear
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Description
Although immensely varied, African Islam, the authors demonstrate, is defined by three overarching beliefs. First, African Islam is local Islam, with no ordained clergy or international body to regulate doctrine. At the same time, the importance of Islam as a source of communal identity, both within African societies and as part of the worldwide Islamic community, is a defining feature of the African Muslim worldview. Finally, there is a pervasive belief among African Muslims that the West is on a new crusade against Islam.
At a time of growing interest in the worldwide expansion of Islam, the Islamic revival in Africa deserves special attention. With in-depth coverage of Islam in countries across Sub-Saharan Africa, Pride and Fear provides both a general overview of African Islam and a detailed picture of Muslim politics-which are increasingly national politics-in some of Africa's most populous regions.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
184
Release Date:
2003-03-06
Publication Date:
2003-03-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
0195063864
ISBN13:
9780195063868
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Weight:
370 g
Height:
145 cm
Width:
222 cm
Thickness:
14 cm
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