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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Language: | English |
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Brill
2002
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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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