Wrapping authority: women Islamic leaders in a Sufi movement in Dakar, Senegal

"Since around 2000, a growing number of women in Dakar, Senegal have come to act openly as spiritual leaders for both men and women. As urban youth turn to the Fayḍa Tijāniyya Sufi Islamic movement in search of direction and community, these women provide guidance in practicing Islam and cultiv...

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Main Author: Hill, Joseph (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Toronto Buffalo London University of Toronto Press [2018]
In:Year: 2018
Series/Journal:Anthropological horizons
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Senegal / Dakar / Sufism / Woman religious leader / Islam
Further subjects:B Muslim Women Senegal Dakar
B Islamic leadership
B Gender-specific role
B Leadership
B Religion
B Islamic leadership Senegal Dakar
B Muslim Women
B Teaching
B Islam
B Senegal
B Example
B Sufism Senegal Dakar
B Woman
B Sufism
Parallel Edition:Electronic