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Women and Islamic revival in a West African town / Adeline Masquelier

Masquelier, Adeline Marie,i1960- [Verfasser]

Bloomington, IN : Indiana University Press, 2009

Birmingham, AL, USA : EBSCO Industries, Inc.

1 Online-Ressource (xxviii, 343 pages) : Illustrations

Includes bibliographical references and index

978-0-253-00346-1 ; 0-253-00346-6 ; 978-0-253-35366-5

BE 8607 BE 8623

 

Niger  Frau  Islam  Gesellschaft 

In the small town of Dogondoutchi, Niger, Malam Awal, a charismatic Sufi preacher, was recruited by local Muslim leaders to denounce the practices of reformist Muslims. Malam Awal's message has been viewed as a mixed blessing by Muslim women who have seen new definitions of Islam and Muslim practice impact their place and role in society. This study follows the career of Malam Awal and documents the engagement of women in the religious debates that are refashioning their everyday lives. Adeline Masquelier.