Private Islamic Education in Africa
This chapter examines the history of the madrasas in Africa and the multiple attempts to reform and control them throughout the continent. It shows that, as a private Islamic education institution, the madrasa has long served the education needs of a sign
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The Palgrave Handbook of Islam in Africa
Fallou Ngom · Mustapha H. Kurfi · Toyin Falola Editors
The Palgrave Handbook of Islam in Africa
Editors Fallou Ngom Boston University Boston, MA, USA
Mustapha H. Kurfi Bayero University Kano, Nigeria
Toyin Falola University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX, USA
ISBN 978-3-030-45758-7 ISBN 978-3-030-45759-4 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-45759-4 © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are solely and exclusively licensed by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Cover illustration: Contributor: Chuck Bigger/Alamy Stock Photo This Palgrave Macmillan imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
In gratitude to these friends, colleagues, and mentors for their tireless support Astou Ngom David Robinson Douglas A. Kibbee Eyamba G. Bokamba James A. Pritchett John O. Hunwick Tejumola Olaniyan Viera Pawlikova-Vilhanova Yellimane Fall
Preface
The Palgrave Handbook of Islam in Africa builds on the existing knowledge on Islam in Africa, including Nehemia Levtzion and Randall L. Pouwels’ edited volume, The History of Islam in Africa, published in 2000. It generates new insights that enriches our understanding of the history of Islam in Africa and the diverse experiences and expressions of the faith in the continent. The volume covers key themes that reflects the preoccupations and realities of many African Muslims. It provides readers access to a comprehensive treatment of the past and current traditions of Muslims in sub-Saharan Africa, offering insights on different forms of Islamization that took place in several regions, local responses to Islamization, Islam in colonial and post-colonial Africa, and the various forms of Jihād moveme
