

Anne K. Bang, "Islamic Sufi Networks in the Western Indian Ocean (c.1880-1940): Ripples of Reform" (Brill, 2014)
Dec 3, 2020
Anne K. Bang, a Professor of history at the University of Bergen, dives into the dynamic world of Sufism in the Western Indian Ocean from 1880 to 1940. She illuminates how Sufi networks fostered new Muslim communities and reformed practices. The discussion spans the cultural impact from the Swahili coast to Madagascar, emphasizing the complexities of religious authority shaped by mobility. Additionally, Bang touches on preserving endangered manuscripts, showcasing the intertwining of tradition and modernity in Islamic reform.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Sufism and Its Impact in the Indian Ocean
02:42 • 20min
Exploring Sufi Networks in the Indian Ocean
22:37 • 25min
Mobility and Religious Authority
47:31 • 6min
Sufi Networks and Islamic Reform in the Western Indian Ocean
53:14 • 29min
Navigating Islamic Reform: Local Tensions and Cultural Hierarchies
01:21:52 • 4min
Digitizing Islamic Heritage in East Africa
01:25:28 • 6min
Exploring Modernity and Performative Texts in Zanzibar
01:31:48 • 4min