Search for Knowledge and Recognition : Traditional Qur'anic Students in Kano, Nigeria

• Váldodahkki: Hannah Hoechner (auth)
• Materiálatiipa: Elektrovnnalaš Girjji oassi
• Giella: eaŋgalasgiella
• Almmustuhtton: IFRA-Nigeria 2013
• Fáttát: Religion & beliefs; Islam; Nigerian muslims; Qur'anic schools; religion
• Liŋkkat: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Hannah Hoechner investigates an educational practice that is widespread in Muslim West Africa. "Traditional" Qur'anic schools, whose students live with their teacher and earn their own livelihood (often through begging), have become the subject of much public concern and anxiety. Hann...