In the City of the Marabouts: Islamic Culture in West Africa

by Geert Mommersteeg, Diane Webb (Translator)

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An ethnographic study of Islamic culture in West Africa, highlighting the influence and daily roles of marabouts in their communities.

ISBN-13 9781577667230 ASIN 1577667239 Views 193 Publisher Waveland Press, Inc. Year 2011 Edition 1 Format Paperback Product Group Book Pages 156 Created April 14, 2026 Updated September 29, 2026

About This Book

This book examines Islamic practices and cultural traditions in West Africa.

It focuses on the role of marabouts within their communities and society.

The work is based on ethnographic research and firsthand observations.

Readers gain insight into religious life and social structures in the region.

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