ABSTRACT

This chapter explores work as a practice of faith, a way to inform one's faith through interactions in the daily secular world. It talks about the interview with Momar Sene, Ndeye Samb Lo, and Rama Tall, along with their families, about the decisions in their everyday lives. Rama's emphasis on relationships as the cornerstone of faith continues beyond her family, and extends to Muslims globally. The chapter describes both shared beliefs and individual creativity. Momar is a lifelong resident of Yoff. He talks about his Lébu ethnic identity as a part of his self-identity and one of the sources of the value he places on family and community. He considers his work and family life opportunities to practice the teachings of the Qur'an. Ndeye Samb also lives in Yoff, explained that she is Layeen because she believes that the Prophet Muhammad is the last prophet, but then he sent his spirit to continue that work with the Lébu ethnicity.