Reorganising social welfare among Muslims: Islamic voluntarism and other forms of communal support in Northern Ghana

During the second half of the twentieth century the contribution of Muslim NGOs in providing basic social welfare became a significant feature in Ghana. However, none of the Muslim NGOs are able to finance their projects themselves but rely on foreign financial assistance. On the other hand, Ghanaia...

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Main Author: Weiss, Holger (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: Brill 2002
In: Journal of religion in Africa
Year: 2002, Volume: 32, Issue: 1, Pages: 83-109
Further subjects:B Non-governmental organisation
B Islam
B Zakat
B Ghana Northern (Ghana) Soziale Dienste Nichtregierungsorganisation Islam Muslime Zakat
B Social services
B Muslim
B Social aid
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