Religious and social dynamics of the Niasse branch of the Tijâniyya among youth in Dakar (Senegal) and Lomé (Togo)
Language
en
Communication dans un congrès
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2013-06-27, Lisbonne.
English Abstract
When considering national and transnational dynamics of Islam in contemporary Africa, we often think of new orders and movements of Da'wa. Despite their ancient history over the continent, Sufi brotherhoods also prove to ...Read more >
When considering national and transnational dynamics of Islam in contemporary Africa, we often think of new orders and movements of Da'wa. Despite their ancient history over the continent, Sufi brotherhoods also prove to be relevant contexts to observe the emergence of new practices of Islam in the religious sphere as well as in the social and political spheres. In this paper I propose to focus on a particular branch of the Tijâniyya, founded by spiritual leader Ibrahim Niasse (also called "Baye Niasse). This way (tariqa) is characterised by transnationality and was able to adapt to different social and political contexts across Africa, and more recently in Europe and the United States among diasporas. I would like to compare Senegal and Togo from an anthropological perspective where this branch is shaping differently. In Senegal it is fuelled by the conversion of an increasing number of young people avid for independence and empowerment. I will analyse the case of Hip-Hop artists as relevant examples of this trend, as well as charismatic figures also committed to social movements and political action (Y'en a marre). In Togo, where only 10% of the population are Muslims, it tends to be stigmatised by other currents of Islam in spite of the religious dialogue encouraged by state organisations. I will observe the way it participates in religious and political debate under the new regime.Read less <
Keywords
Anthropologie culturelle
Dynamique religieuse
Dynamique sociale
Sociologie des religions
Confréries soufi
Culture urbaine
Changement politique
Afrique
English Keywords
Cultural anthropology
Religious dynamics
Social dynamics
Religions sociology
Islam
Sufi brotherhoods
Tijâniyya
Hip-hop
Urban culture
Political change
Senegal
Togo
Africa
Origin
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