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The Caliph's Sister

Nana Asma'u, 1793-1865, Teacher, Poet and Islamic Leader

By: Jean Boyd

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Paperback | 31 December 1989 | Edition Number 1

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192 Pages

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A new light is shed on African women of the Sahel in this book about a brilliantly intelligent 19th century woman-jihadist whose legacy of verse contains political and social commentary.

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Non-Fiction History Regional & National History Asian History Religion & Beliefs Islam Biographies & True Stories Biographies Historical, Political and Military Biographies Society & Culture Social Groups Gender Studies

Gender Studies: Women and Girls Reference, Information & Interdisciplinary Subjects Interdisciplinary Studies Regional Studies Religious & Spiritual Biographies African History

Asma'u's early life
the early Jihad
the settlement of Sokoto
collaboration between Asma'u and Bello
Asma'u's development of her role
the later Jihad
collaboration between Asma'u and Gidado
away from the Centre 1842-1850
Asma'u's widowhood at Wurno
final years: her legacy
a brief overview of Nana Asma'u's works
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The Caliph's Sister

Nana Asma'u, 1793-1865, Teacher, Poet and Islamic Leader

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