Veiling in Africa messenger ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1786073072

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1786073072

Part 1: Introduction to Culture

Translated by: Suraqah Abdul Aziz

ISBN-13: 978-0745632339

This monograph is a response to questions raised by readers in the social sector

Veiling in Africa messenger ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1786073072The tradition of the veil, which refers to various cloth coverings of the head, face, and body, has been little studied in Africa, where Islam has been present for more than a thousand years. These lively essays raise questions about what is distinctive about veiling in Africa, what religious histories or practices are reflected in particular uses of the veil, and how styles of veils have changed in response to contemporary events. Together, they