Islamic Africa

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This journal explores the intellectual, religious, and cultural history of Muslim Africa, with a particular focus on the circulation of Islamic ideas, texts, and practices. It examines the development and adaptation of Islamic scholarship, including Quranic exegesis, legal thought, and Sufi traditions, across various regions and linguistic groups. The journal also investigates the role of African languages, particularly ʿAjamī, in the production and dissemination of knowledge, as well as the formation and negotiation of religious identities and minority groups within Muslim African societies.

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