Anne K. Bang

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.