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Fighting the Greater Jihad: Amadu Bamba and the Founding of the Muridiyya of Senegal, 1853–1913 New African Histories Paperback – September 1, 2007
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Fighting the Greater Jihad: Amadu Bamba and the Founding of the Muridiyya of Senegal, 1853–1913 New African Histories Paperback – September 1, 2007
Fighting the Greater Jihad will dramatically alter the perspective from which anthropologists, historians, and political scientists study Muslim mystical orders.
Fighting the Greater Jihad: Amadu Bamba and the Founding of the Muridiyya of Senegal, 1853–1913 New African Histories Paperback – September 1, 2007
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Fighting the Greater Jihad: Amadu Bamba and the Founding of the Muridiyya of Senegal, 1853–1913 New African Histories Paperback – September 1,

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Shop the New African Histories paperback, Fighting the Greater Jihad, about Amadu Bamba and the founding of the Muridiyya of Senegal. Available on Ubuy Australia. Buy now!
Item Weight 1.04 pounds (470 grams)
Paperback 320 pages
ISBN-10 0821417665
ISBN-13 978-0821417669
Product Dimensions 6 x 0.9 x 9 inches (15.2 x 2.3 x 22.9 cm)
Publisher Ohio University Press; 1st Edition (September 1, 2007)
Language: English

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Fighting the Greater Jihad: Amadu Bamba and the Founding of the Muridiyya of Senegal, 1853–1913 New African Histories Paperback – September 1, 2007

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  • Question: What is the main focus of 'Fighting the Greater Jihad'?

    Answer: The book focuses on the founding and development of the Muridiyya Sufi order and the biography of its founder, Cheikh Ahmadu Bamba.
  • Question: Who will benefit from reading this book?

    Answer: Anthropologists, historians, political scientists, and anyone interested in the dynamics of Muslim mystical orders.
  • Question: What insights does the book provide regarding colonial policy?

    Answer: It discusses how the intersection of religious power, knowledge, and genealogy influenced colonial policy in Senegal.

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This book offers a comprehensive and informative perspective on African history, particularly in relation to the impact of colonialism on African social structure. The author's analysis is sound and the sources consulted are diverse. It is a valuable reference for anyone interested in African history.

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  • Explores the influential Muridiyya Islamic Sufi order in Senegal.
  • Provides a detailed biographical study of its founder, Cheikh Ahmadu Bamba Mbakke.
  • Utilizes extensive archival, oral, and iconographic sources in various languages.
  • Analyzes the creation of Murid identity and its impact on education and religious culture.
  • Challenges current understandings of Muslim institutions in Africa.
  • Reveals the complex intersection of genealogy, knowledge, and spiritual power.

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