Renewers of the age: holy men and social discourse in colonial Benaadir
Using the urban culture of southern Somalia, known as the Benaadir, this book explores the role of local 'ulama' as popular intellectuals in the early colonial period. It examines the place of religious discourse as social discourse and how religious leaders sought to guide society through...
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Published: |
Leiden Boston
Brill
2008
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| In: |
Islam in Africa (9)
Year: 2008 |
| Series/Journal: | Islam in Africa
9 |
| Further subjects: | B
Manners and customs
B Islam Somalia Banaadir B Islam and social problems (Somalia) (Banaadir) B Islam (Somalia) (Banaadir) B Somalia ; Banaadir B RELIGION ; Islam ; History B Islam and social problems B Islam and social problems Somalia Banaadir B Sufism Somalia Banaadir B Sufism (Somalia) (Banaadir) B Islam B Banaadir (Somalia) Social life and customs B Electronic books B Banaadir (Somalia) Social life and customs Somalia Banaadir B Sufism |
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| Summary: | Using the urban culture of southern Somalia, known as the Benaadir, this book explores the role of local 'ulama' as popular intellectuals in the early colonial period. It examines the place of religious discourse as social discourse and how religious leaders sought to guide society through a time of troubles through calls to greater piety |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [233]-240) and index. - Description based on print version record |
| ISBN: | 9047441869 |