Sects & Social Disorder: Muslim Identities & Conflict in Northern Nigeria - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1847011071 ISBN 13 : 9781847011077

Editeur : James Currey, 2014

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Nigerian society has long been perceived as divided along religious lines, between Muslims and Christians, but alongside this there is an equally important polarization within the Muslim population in beliefs, rituals and sectarian allegiance. This important book highlights the important issue of intra-Muslim pluralism and conflict in Nigeria. Conflicting interpretations of texts and contexts have led to fragmentation within northern Nigerian Islam, and different Islamic sects have often resorted to violence against each other in pursuit of 'the right path'. The doctrinal justification of violence was first perfected against other Muslim groups, before being extended to non-Muslims: conflict between Muslim groups therefore preceded the violence between Muslims and Christians. It will be impossible to manage the relationship between the latter, without addressing the schisms within the Muslim community itself.

Biographie de l'auteur :

Abdul Raufu Mustapha is Associate Professor in African Politics, University of Oxford. His publications include (co-edited with Lindsey Whitfield) Turning Points in African Democracy (James Currey, 2009).

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: James Currey
• Date d'édition: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1847011071
• ISBN 13: 9781847011077
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 256
• Éditeur: Mustapha Professor Abdul Raufu, Mustapha Raufu