God is Good, Part 2: Field Notes from Nigeria
A series of vignettes from Southern Nigeria by Fortune Onyiorah Continue Reading →
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God is Good: Religious Expression in Southern Nigeria
A photo essay from Southern Nigeria by Fortune Onyiorah Continue Reading →
In the News: Apps, Apologies, Apocalypse and more!
A round-up of the week’s religion news. Continue Reading →
Nigeria: An Ephemeral Peace
By Alex Thurston A ceasefire between the Nigerian authorities and Boko Haram in early July brought short-lived hopes for peace and a growing cynicism in the government’s abilities to end the violence. Continue Reading →
To Hajj Without an Escort
By Alex Thurston During the week of September 24, Saudi Arabian authorities detained and subsequently deported over 1,000 Nigerian female pilgrims who were on the hajj to Mecca. The incident caused considerable tension between the two countries. Continue Reading →
African Responses to "Muslim Innocence"
by Alex Thurston Protests against the Innocence of Muslims film have taken on a global scope…in sub-Saharan Africa, responses have ranged from violent protests to calls for peace. Continue Reading →
African Responses to “Muslim Innocence”
by Alex Thurston Protests against the Innocence of Muslims film have taken on a global scope…in sub-Saharan Africa, responses have ranged from violent protests to calls for peace. Continue Reading →
Are Salafis "Conservative"?
by Alex Thurston The media’s use of the term “ultraconservative” is also connected with some Salafis’ support for implementing Islamic law in modern states. But Salafis are not the only ones to favor shari’a, nor are they always its most enthusiastic backers. Continue Reading →
Are Salafis “Conservative”?
by Alex Thurston The media’s use of the term “ultraconservative” is also connected with some Salafis’ support for implementing Islamic law in modern states. But Salafis are not the only ones to favor shari’a, nor are they always its most enthusiastic backers. Continue Reading →
Salafism for Dummies
by Alex Thurston Suddenly, Salafism seems to be everywhere: mainstream Salafism, political Salafism, Wahhabist Salafism, Arab Salafism, Islamist Salafism, radical Salafism, and at least one instance of salafist-fundamentalist cage-fighting-ism. Continue Reading →