Sects and Social Disorder Musilm Identities And Conflict In Northern Nigeria

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Mustaphas magisterial analysis of AMuslim sectarian conflict in northern Nigeria remains the unrivalled original soure, easily the canonical collection. ldeal for teahing yet required for scholars- Paul M. Lubeck, Acting Director, African Studies, Johns Hopkins University-SAIS

will surely come to be regarded as a reference book for dealing with those Sufi, Islamist, Salafist, and terrorist movements developing in multi-ethnic and multireligious societies in Africa amd elsewhere. Mustapha’s multidimensional and multifaceted approach offers a credible and intelligible analysis of the relevant historical, political, socio-economic, and socio-cultural issues which led to the current situation in Northern Nigeria.’ – Heinrich Bergstresser, Africa Spectrum

‘an important corrective in the discourse about Boko Haram specifically and Islamic violence – indeed, all religious violence – generally, and it should be read by anyone who claims the authority to pronounce on any of these matters.’- Jack David Eller, Anthropology Revieuw Database

Nigerian society has long been perceived as divided along religious lines, between Muslims and Christians, but alongside this there is an equally important polarization within the two faiths. Within the Muslim population differences in beliefs, rituals and sectarian allegiance have had profound consequences for public order. This book highlights the crucial issue of intra- Muslim pluralism and conflict in Nigeria.