The Promotion of Sufi sm in the Politics of Algeria and Morocco

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" The Promotion of Sufi sm in the Politics of Algeria and Morocco "
Fait Muedini

Document Type	:	AL
Record Number	:	1067331
Doc. No	:	LA110960
Call No	:	‭10.5192/215409930302201‬
Language of Document	:	English
Main Entry	:	Fait Muedini
Title & Author	:	The Promotion of Sufi sm in the Politics of Algeria and Morocco [Article]\ Fait Muedini
Publication Statement	:	Leiden: Brill
Title of Periodical	:	Islamic Africa
Date	:	2012
Volume/ Issue Number	:	3/2
Page No	:	201–226
Abstract	:	This paper examines the promotion of Sufism by government leaders in Algeria and Morocco. Specifically, this paper finds that both Abdelaziz Bouteflika of Algeria and Mohammed VI of Morocco have each emphasized Sufi Islam in a number of manners that include but are not limited to public media statements about the value of Sufi sm in society, as well as voicing support with regard to organizing conferences on Sufism. But while such actions are often carried out in the name of combating religious extremism, statements made about Sufi sm by such leaders also seem to suggest that they may be operating under the assumption that Sufis are either apolitical and thus are not seen as a threat, or that Sufism can be used to counter Islamist organizations that are politically challenging to the government. This paper examines the promotion of Sufism by government leaders in Algeria and Morocco. Specifically, this paper finds that both Abdelaziz Bouteflika of Algeria and Mohammed VI of Morocco have each emphasized Sufi Islam in a number of manners that include but are not limited to public media statements about the value of Sufi sm in society, as well as voicing support with regard to organizing conferences on Sufism. But while such actions are often carried out in the name of combating religious extremism, statements made about Sufi sm by such leaders also seem to suggest that they may be operating under the assumption that Sufis are either apolitical and thus are not seen as a threat, or that Sufism can be used to counter Islamist organizations that are politically challenging to the government.
Location & Call number	:	‭10.5192/215409930302201‬