The Tijāniyya order in Tamale, Ghana : its foundation, organization and role

The thesis explores the historical background, activities and organization of the Tijaniyya ṣufi order in the Tamale District of Ghana. After a survey of the history of Islam's penetration of sub-Saharan Africa, and the role of ṣufi orders in this process generally, the thesis looks at the...

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Main Author: Ibrahim, Mohammad Saani
Other Authors: Turgay, A. U. (advisor)
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: McGill University 2002
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