Salafism in Nigeria

Salafism in Nigeria
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 299
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ISBN-10 : 9781107157439
ISBN-13 : 1107157439
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Download or read book Salafism in Nigeria written by Alexander Thurston and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2016-09-22 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines how Salafism, a globally influential Muslim movement, is reshaping religious authority in Nigeria, Africa's most populous country.


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