Diversité et habits singuliers
Book Description
This scholarly exploration reveals the dynamic and evolving landscape of Islam across sub-Saharan Africa, challenging conventional assumptions about religious uniformity in the region. Jean-Louis Triaud presents a nuanced examination of how Islamic communities have adapted, transformed, and flourished in diverse cultural contexts from South Africa to Burkina Faso and Côte d'Ivoire.
Rather than presenting Islam as a monolithic force, this work illuminates the rich tapestry of religious expression that emerges when faith encounters local traditions and modern realities. The book examines how Islamic communities navigate contemporary challenges while maintaining their spiritual foundations, exploring everything from educational innovations in Abidjan to the preservation of religious manuscripts in Cape Town.
Readers will discover how religious pluralism has deep historical roots in West African societies, offering insights into how different faith traditions can coexist and enrich one another. The author explores the complex relationship between religious practice and political identity, showing how Islamic communities have found ways to integrate into secular societies while preserving their distinctive spiritual heritage.
Through detailed case studies and thoughtful analysis, this work demonstrates that African Islam defies simple categorization. Instead, it reveals a kaleidoscopic reality where tradition and modernity, local customs and universal principles, create vibrant expressions of faith that speak to the adaptability and resilience of spiritual communities in an interconnected world.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~5 hours)
📄 Length: 178 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Histoire
- ✓ Explore Religious pluralism
- ✓ Explore Aspect politique
- ✓ Explore Afrique
- ✓ Explore Islam and state
- ✓ Explore Islam et politique
- ✓ Explore Pluralisme religieux
- ✓ Explore Islam
