ABSTRACT

First published in 1979, this first of three volumes examines the many means and figures through which Islam was cultivated in West Africa over a prolonged period. It combines the work from eminent scholars in the field, most of which have travelled widely in the historic region of Western Sudan.

This book will be of interest to those studying Islamic and West African history.

chapter |39 pages

INTRODUCTION

Reflections on the Diffusion of Islam in W est Africa

chapter |38 pages

IThe Evolution of Religious Brotherhoods in North and Northwest

R.G. JEN K IN S

chapter |13 pages

M uslim Sanhaja Scholars of M auritania*

chapter |2 pages

Bibliographical Notes

chapter VIII|26 pages

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