Sharia or Shura

Contending Approaches to Muslim Politics in Nigeria and Senegal

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, International, Foreign Legal Systems, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Church, Church & State, Middle East Religions, Islam
Cover of the book Sharia or Shura by Sakah Saidu Mahmud, Lexington Books
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Sakah Saidu Mahmud ISBN: 9780739175651
Publisher: Lexington Books Publication: August 1, 2013
Imprint: Lexington Books Language: English
Author: Sakah Saidu Mahmud
ISBN: 9780739175651
Publisher: Lexington Books
Publication: August 1, 2013
Imprint: Lexington Books
Language: English

This book explores the differences in Muslim attitudes and approaches to the public square in sub-Saharan Africa via a comparative-historical analysis of Muslim politics in Northern Nigeria and Senegal since independence in 1960. While Northern Nigeria has been mired in intermittent religious conflicts and violence, Senegal has maintained peaceful and tolerant relationships in inter-faith and public affairs. Yet, the two Muslim societies had similar Islamic backgrounds in Sufi orders —Qadiriya and Tijaniya in Northern Nigeria; and Tijaniya, Muridiya, Qadiriya and Lahiniya in Senegal — known for their peaceful approach to public affairs. Furthermore, the two Muslim societies belong to the “black African Islamic cultural zone.” These common traits would suggest similar approaches to public affairs, but this has not been the case.

The salient factors which are analyzed in the book include the historical factors (the success or failure to establish an Islamic state and the impact of different colonial administrations and ideologies), the extent of homogeneity of the social structure in each country, and strength of the contemporary state in both countries. The combination of these factors illustrates the experiences of the Muslims which further determine their divergent approaches to the public square.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This book explores the differences in Muslim attitudes and approaches to the public square in sub-Saharan Africa via a comparative-historical analysis of Muslim politics in Northern Nigeria and Senegal since independence in 1960. While Northern Nigeria has been mired in intermittent religious conflicts and violence, Senegal has maintained peaceful and tolerant relationships in inter-faith and public affairs. Yet, the two Muslim societies had similar Islamic backgrounds in Sufi orders —Qadiriya and Tijaniya in Northern Nigeria; and Tijaniya, Muridiya, Qadiriya and Lahiniya in Senegal — known for their peaceful approach to public affairs. Furthermore, the two Muslim societies belong to the “black African Islamic cultural zone.” These common traits would suggest similar approaches to public affairs, but this has not been the case.

The salient factors which are analyzed in the book include the historical factors (the success or failure to establish an Islamic state and the impact of different colonial administrations and ideologies), the extent of homogeneity of the social structure in each country, and strength of the contemporary state in both countries. The combination of these factors illustrates the experiences of the Muslims which further determine their divergent approaches to the public square.

More books from Lexington Books

Cover of the book Comic Cure for Delusional Democracy by Sakah Saidu Mahmud
Cover of the book Same-Sex Marriage in the Americas by Sakah Saidu Mahmud
Cover of the book A Spiritual Bloomsbury by Sakah Saidu Mahmud
Cover of the book Israel's Higher Law by Sakah Saidu Mahmud
Cover of the book Ghana Armed Forces in Lebanon and Liberia Peace Operations by Sakah Saidu Mahmud
Cover of the book Approaching the U.S. Constitution by Sakah Saidu Mahmud
Cover of the book Second-Generation Korean Americans and Transnational Media by Sakah Saidu Mahmud
Cover of the book Decolonizing Indigeneity by Sakah Saidu Mahmud
Cover of the book Prayer Shawl Ministries and Women’s Theological Imagination by Sakah Saidu Mahmud
Cover of the book The Making of Pakistani Human Bombs by Sakah Saidu Mahmud
Cover of the book Political Pioneer of the Press by Sakah Saidu Mahmud
Cover of the book Sites of Memory in Spain and Latin America by Sakah Saidu Mahmud
Cover of the book The Deconstitutionalization of America by Sakah Saidu Mahmud
Cover of the book Striking a Balance by Sakah Saidu Mahmud
Cover of the book Tourism and Prosperity in Miao Land by Sakah Saidu Mahmud
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy