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Set against the backdrop of Nigeria's political and religious upheaval in the 1970s and 1980s, the book examines the complex interplay between Islamic reform movements and political dynamics. It highlights the tensions between Sufi brotherhoods and the Izala movement, revealing how these conflicts shaped the quest for political power and the safeguarding of Muslim interests in Northern Nigeria. Roman Loimeier provides a thorough analysis of the socio-political landscape, emphasizing the significant role of religion in these struggles.
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Islamic Reform and Political Change in Northern Nigeria, Roman Loimeier
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- Islamic Reform and Political Change in Northern Nigeria
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Roman Loimeier
- Publisher
- Northwestern University Press
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 415
- ISBN13
- 9780810128101
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of Nigeria's political and religious upheaval in the 1970s and 1980s, the book examines the complex interplay between Islamic reform movements and political dynamics. It highlights the tensions between Sufi brotherhoods and the Izala movement, revealing how these conflicts shaped the quest for political power and the safeguarding of Muslim interests in Northern Nigeria. Roman Loimeier provides a thorough analysis of the socio-political landscape, emphasizing the significant role of religion in these struggles.