An Examination into the Impact of Sufism on Muslim Elites and the Development of Islam in Nigeria

Sufism is a living and dynamic esoteric institution in Islam, as demonstrated by the ever increasing number of its adherents, especially in Nigeria. This article therefore, examines the impact that the Sufi movement orders have made on the Muslims elites and the growth and spread of Islam in Nigeria...

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Main Author: Sulaiman, Kamal-deen Olawale (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: De Gruyter, Versita 2013
In: The Journal of Rotterdam Islamic and Social Sciences
Year: 2013, Volume: 4, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-11
Further subjects:B Impact
B Obedience
B Elites
B Orders
B devoted
B Mysticism
B luxuries
B Supplication
B meditate
B Sufism
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