Religious protest and dissent in northern Nigeria: From Mahdism to Qur'anic integralism
In late December 1980, Kano was rocked by major religious disturbances, at the center of which was a peculiar sect, known popularly as the 'Yan Tatsine. The paper is an interpretation of the 'Yan Tatsine phenomen - the most peculiar and original facets of the movement itself, and of the ev...
| Published in: | Journal / Institute of Muslim Minority Affairs, King Abdulazis University |
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| Format: | Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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1985
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Journal / Institute of Muslim Minority Affairs, King Abdulazis University
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| Further subjects: | B
Nigeria
Kano
Islam
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B Islam B Sect B Riot B Nigeria |
| Summary: | In late December 1980, Kano was rocked by major religious disturbances, at the center of which was a peculiar sect, known popularly as the 'Yan Tatsine. The paper is an interpretation of the 'Yan Tatsine phenomen - the most peculiar and original facets of the movement itself, and of the events associated with the disturbances. After presenting this interpretation the author gives a comparative historical perspective, in order to situate the 'Yan Tatsine in the wider discussion of Islamic movements. (DÜI-Ott) |
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| ISSN: | 0266-6952 |
| Contains: | In: Maʿhad Šu'ūn al-Aqallīyāt al-Muslima (Dschidda), Journal / Institute of Muslim Minority Affairs, King Abdulazis University
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