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Title:Muslim brotherhoods and politics in Senegal
Author:Behrman, L.C.
Year:1970
Pages:224
Language:English
City of publisher:Cambridge
Publisher:Harvard University Press
Geographic term:Senegal
Subjects:politics
Sufism
Tijaniyya
Abstract:The influence of traditional and religious groups on modern politics is a significant factor in the development of many countries. In this book, the political role of Muslim brotherhoods in Senegal is investigated. These brotherhoods are tightly-knit organizations, each led by a Marabout, whose disciples depend on him in secular as well as religious matters. Contents: The foundations of political power - The impact of the French - The power structure and interrelationships of the 'Tariqas' - The political parties and the Marabus - The government and the brotherhoods - The impact of the brotherhoods on the government reform programme - Muslim opposition to the brotherhoods - Conclusion.
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