Muslim faith-based organizations and social welfare in Africa

This book addresses the discourses, agendas and actions of Muslim faith-based organizations and activists to empower Muslim communities in contemporary sub-Saharan Africa. The individual chapters discuss how traditional Muslim welfare and charity institutions, zakat (obligatory or mandatory almsgivi...

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Contributors: Weiss, Holger 1966- (Editor)
Format: Electronic/Print Book
Language:English
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WorldCat: WorldCat
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Published: Cham, Switzerland Palgrave Macmillan [2020]
In:Year: 2020
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Africa / Islam / Non-governmental organisation / Charitable works / Social policy
Further subjects:B Collection of essays
Online Access: Table of Contents
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