The impact of Islam on the urban structure and economy of Kano, Nigeria

The Islamic influence upon Kano has transformed the city over the past five centuries. The paper examines this influence on three aspects of Kano: urban form and architecture, land tenure laws and usury. (DÜI-Ott)

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Main Author: Frishman, Alan (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Institution 1986
In: Journal / Institute of Muslim Minority Affairs, King Abdulazis University
Year: 1986, Volume: 7, Issue: 2, Pages: 464-475
Further subjects:B Islam
B Architecture
B City
B Nigeria Kano Islam City Architecture Usury
B Nigeria
B Usury
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Summary:The Islamic influence upon Kano has transformed the city over the past five centuries. The paper examines this influence on three aspects of Kano: urban form and architecture, land tenure laws and usury. (DÜI-Ott)
ISSN:0266-6952
Contains:In: Maʿhad Šu'ūn al-Aqallīyāt al-Muslima (Dschidda), Journal / Institute of Muslim Minority Affairs, King Abdulazis University