The mystical theology of tijānī sufism and its social significance in West Africa

Journal of Religion in Africa

Volumn 30, Issue 2, 2000, Pages 208-224

  Ryan, Patrick J ^a  

^a Loyola Jesuit College   (Nigeria)

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EID: 70449932641     PISSN: 00224200     EISSN: 15700666     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1163/157006600X00654     Document Type: Article

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