Syncretic beliefs and practices amongst Muslims in Lagos state Nigeria :

مرکز و کتابخانه مطالعات اسلامی به زبان های اروپایی

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" Syncretic beliefs and practices amongst Muslims in Lagos state Nigeria : "
Balogun, Muhsin Adekunle

Document Type	:	Latin Dissertation
Record Number	:	808664
Doc. No	:	TLets533578
Main Entry	:	Balogun, Muhsin Adekunle
Title & Author	:	Syncretic beliefs and practices amongst Muslims in Lagos state Nigeria :\ Balogun, Muhsin Adekunle
College	:	University of Birmingham
Date	:	2011
student score	:	2011
Degree	:	Thesis (Ph.D.)
Abstract	:	Different disciplines have explored the history of Islām in Yoruba land which started in the early 18th century. However, the impact of religious syncretism has not been systematically studied. Therefore, this thesis examines the extent of the involvement of Yoruba Muslims in syncretic beliefs and practices in Nigeria using the Lagos State as a case study, with a view to bringing out the impact of Tawḥīd on them. In agreement with previous research, this study notes that there is a prevalence of religious syncretism among many Yoruba Muslims, but it principally argues that its impact affects many of them negatively. If continuous awareness campaign could be carried out, the phenomenon will be reduced. A triangulated method was used to carry out this study. The findings of this thesis indicated reappraisal of the problem associated with many Yoruba Muslims’ persistence in syncretism and its implications on their faith (īman). While this study appreciates the attempts of some scholars to eradicate this endemic problem, it reveals that Tawḥīd is not yet inculcated into many Yoruba Muslims within the Yoruba religio-cultural context. Therefore, a concerted effort is necessary among all stakeholders in the task of promoting the effective instillation of practical Tawḥīd.
Subject	:	BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc; BV Practical Theology; BL Religion
Added Entry	:	University of Birmingham