It’s a warm evening in the small Senegalese village of Medina Baye. Night prayers have just been completed, and the...
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When talking about the history and legacy of Islam in West Africa, many people are now discovering the vast scholarly...
In episode three, Zara talks to Mustafa Briggs about the history of Islam in West Africa. They discuss the roots of Islam in the region, the intellectual achievements of Timbuktu and other centres of learning, sufism and the empowerment of women through scholarship that can be seen throughout West African history. Mustafa also tells us about his upcoming lecture series 'Beyond Bilal'.
One of the peculiar sensations seasoned wayfarers fail to mention, as you pack your bags in preparation for your journey...
