|
Books > History > African history
|
Buy Now
Sufism, Mahdism and Nationalism - Limamou Laye and the Layennes of Senegal (Hardcover)
Loot Price: R4,916
Discovery Miles 49 160
|
|
|
Sufism, Mahdism and Nationalism - Limamou Laye and the Layennes of Senegal (Hardcover)
Expected to ship within 12 - 19 working days
|
Limamou Laye, an Islamic leader from present-day Senegal, has
proclaimed himself the reincarnation of Muhammad, with his son
later proclaiming himself to be a reincarnation of Jesus Christ.
Limamou Laye established a tariqa, or Sufi organization, based upon
his claims and the miracles attributed to him. This study analyzes
Limamou Laye's goals for his community, his theology; as well as
the various elements --- both local and global - that created him
and helped him to emerge as a religious leader of significance.
This book also explores how the growth of Islamic communities in
Senegambia stems from an evolving conflict between the traditional
governments and the emerging Islamic communities. Douglas H. Thomas
demonstrates that Sufism was the obvious vehicle for the growth of
Islam among West Africans, striking a chord with indigenous
cultures through an engagement with the spirit world which
pre-Islamic Senegambian religions were primarily concerned with.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
|
You might also like..
|
Email address subscribed successfully.
A activation email has been sent to you.
Please click the link in that email to activate your subscription.
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
