The Making of Boko Haram

Preface
Introduction

Part I: Setting the Stage
Chapter 2 - 'Boko Haram': Whatâs in a Name?
Chapter 3 â" Setting a Violent Precedent: The Uthman dan Fodiyo Jihad and Its Implications

Part II: An Explanation of Boko Haramâs Deviance
Chapter 4 - Social Movement Theory (SMT), Islamic Activism and Boko Haram
Chapter 5 â" Deviant Interpretation: How Boko Haram Frames Its Discourse

Part III: Religion and Politics in Northern Nigeria â" Influences on Boko Haramâs Creed
Chapter 6 â" The Long Road to Boko Haramâs âAwakeningâ
Chapter 7 - The Importance of Theological Debate and Tafsir (Qurâanic Exegesis)

Part IV: A Historical Grudge
Chapter 8 â" Islam and shariâa (Islamic law) in Northern Nigeria During Colonial Rule
Chapter 9 - Religious Tensions and the Politicisation of Islam in Northern Nigeria Since the Late Colonial Era
Chapter 10 - Islamic Fundamentalism in 1980s Northern Nigeria: From Puritanism to Maitatsine

Part V: Formative Years
Chapter 11 - 1980s â" 1990s: Radical Influences on Yusuf and the Emergence of âBoko Haramâ
Chapter 12 - 1999 â" 2000: Nigeriaâs Shift to Democracy and the Shariâa Debate
Chapter 13 - 2001 â" 2003: A âSeparation of Tiesâ

Part VI: Resurgence to Isolation
Chapter 14 - Boko Haramâs Post-Kanamma Resurgence and Decline: Individual Influences
Chapter 15 - Public Disagreements, Attempts at Correction, and Isolation

Part ViI: Prelude to Jihad (Armed Struggle)
Chapter 18 - âFire For Fireâ: Violence, Death, and Boko Haramâs Rebirth

Conclusion: Out of the Frying Pan

Bibliography
Index