Islamic martyrdom in Northern Nigeria
Islamic martyrdom in Northern Nigeria
Author(s): Sabina BrakonieckaSubject(s): History, Cultural history, History of ideas, Local History / Microhistory, Islam studies, History of Religion
Published by: Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego
Keywords: Boko Haram; Islam; Martyrdom; Northern Nigeria; Suicide
Summary/Abstract: The paper discusses some elements of the tradition of martyrdom among Muslims innorthern Nigeria. It describes the basic frameworks of the concept of martyrdom in Islamwith special reference to its contemporary usage. Then it discusses the shape of the ideaof martyrdom during the times of Usman ɗan Fodio’s jihad. It further examines the conceptof martyrdom as presented in the speeches of Muhammad Yusuf, the ideologue ofthe Boko Haram organisation, as well as its practical implementation in the times of thecurrent rebellion in northern Nigeria.
Journal: Studies in African Languages and Cultures
- Issue Year: 2020
- Issue No: 54
- Page Range: 143-162
- Page Count: 21
- Language: English