Collected Works of Nana Asma'u: Daughter of Usman 'dan Fodiyo

Collected Works of Nana Asma'u: Daughter of Usman 'dan Fodiyo (1793-1864) (African Historical Sources)

Nana Asma'u Bint Usman 'dan Fodio, a nineteenth-century Muslim scholar, lived in the region now known as northern Nigeria and was an eyewitness to battles of the largest of the West-African jihads of the era. The preparation and conduct of the jihad provide the topics for Nana Asma'u's poetry. Her work also includes treatises on history, law, mysticism, theology, and politics, and was heavily influenced by the Arabic poetic tradition.Â
Â Â Â Â This volume contains annotated translations of works by the 19th century intellectual giant, Nana Asma'u, including 54 poems and prose texts. Asma'u rallied public opinion behind a movement devoted to the revival of Islam in West Africa, and organized a public education system for women.
Country USA
Brand Michigan State University Press
Manufacturer Michigan State University Press
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber part_0870134752
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780870134753
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Michigan State University Press
Manufacturer	Michigan State University Press
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	part_0870134752
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780870134753
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Collected Works of Nana Asma'u: Daughter of Usman 'dan Fodiyo (1793-1864) (African Historical Sources)