by Hervé Pugi. More than simple conquerors, the Arabs forging ahead through Africa, through the Maghreb from the 7th century, appeared as bearers of a revolutionary message: progress. This fledgling and soon triumphant Islam was going to find in this region of the world a sufficiently rich breeding ground in which to plant its religious seed that has blossomed, despite the trials and tribulations of … Continuer de lire Islam: Conquering lands & hearts
by Hervé Pugi. One needs only to pull out of Khartoum and drive about 40 kilometers to arrive at a cluster of buildings, like so many in Sudan. And here, several shimmering, aquamarine green mausoleums stand around a simple mosque surrounded by open space. Their facades stand out against a deep blue sky. Under a relentless sun, haunting chants can be heard in sequences of … Continuer de lire Umm Dawban, a close-knit community
by Hervé Pugi. Professor Hassan Makki has been head of the research center of African studies at the International University of Africa in Khartoum for several decades. This is where we went to meet him to talk about Islam in Africa and Sudan. Scribouille: Islam and Africa share a long history. Would you say that Islam is a part of African identity? Hassan Makki (H. … Continuer de lire Hassan Makki: “we are facing a crisis because we are under siege!”
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