Turkish Islamic Actors in Africa : the Case Study of Hayrat Vakfi in Niger
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- en In the last two decades, Turkish Islamic movements have extended their influence to Niger, a predominantly Muslim state. Diverse Turkish Islamic movements, such as the Nur Cemaati, Süleymancı Cemaati, and Erenköy Cemaati, are actively engaging in Islamic education through Qur'anic schools and education centers in Niger. This paper, specifically, delves into the activities of the Hayrat Vakfi (Hayrat Foundation), a branch of the Nur Cemaati (Nur movement). The central thesis of this paper asserts that the presence of Turkish Islamic actors has initiated a "silent transformation" within Niger's Islamic landscape. To comprehend this phenomenon, the paper addresses three key inquiries: (a) The internal socio-political and economic dynamics of Turkey that drove Turkish Islamic movements toward internationalization, (b) The expansion strategies employed by Hayrat Vakfi for the dissemination of its Islamic teachings, and (c) The implications of its presence in the transformation of Niger's Islamic landscape. Methodologically, this research employs a single case study approach with ethnographic and historical analysis. Existing scholarship on Turkish actors in Africa has predominantly focused on topics such as humanitarian aid, trade, and diplomacy. Therefore, this study aims to expand the scope of scholarly exploration to encompass other dimensions of Turkish presence in the African continent.
- fr Au cours des deux dernières décennies, les mouvements Islamiques turcs ont étendu leur influence au Niger, un pays majoritairement musulman. Divers mouvements Islamiques turcs, tels que les Nur Cemaati, Süleymanci Cemaati et Erenköy Cemaati, s'engagent activement dans l'éducation Islamique par le biais d'écoles coraniques et de centres d'éducation au Niger. Cet article se penche plus particulièrement sur les activités de la Hayrat Vakfi (Fondation Hayrat), une branche du mouvement Nur (Nur Cemaati). La thèse centrale de cet article affirme que la présence d'acteurs Islamiques turcs a initié une « transformation silencieuse » dans le paysage Islamique du Niger. Pour comprendre ce phénomène, l'article aborde trois questions clés : (a) les dynamiques sociopolitiques et économiques internes de la Turquie qui ont poussé les mouvements Islamiques turcs à s'internationaliser, (b) les stratégies d'expansion employées par Hayrat Vakfi pour la diffusion de ses enseignements islamiques, et (c) les implications de sa présence dans la transformation du paysage Islamique nigérien. D'un point de vue méthodologique, cette recherche utilise une approche d'étude de cas unique avec une analyse ethnographique et historique. Les études existantes sur les acteurs turcs en Afrique se sont principalement concentrées sur des sujets tels que l'aide humanitaire, le commerce et la diplomatie. Par conséquent, cette étude vise à élargir le champ de l'exploration scientifique pour englober d'autres dimensions de la présence turque sur le continent africain.
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- Bayreuth
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- Turkish Islamic Actors in Africa : the Case Study of Hayrat Vakfi in Niger
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- Working paper
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- English
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- 19
- Date
- 2024
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- 50
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- VII, 18
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- 18
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- 50 University of Bayreuth African Studies WORKING PAPERS TURKISH ISLAMIC ACTORS IN AFRICA THE CASE STUDY OF HAYRAT VAKFI IN NIGER Abdoulaye, Ibrahim Bachir, 2024 works! 19 University of Bayreuth African Studies Working Papers (L) 50 University of Bayreuth African Studies WORKING PAPERS TURKISH ISLAMIC ACTORS IN AFRICA THE CASE STUDY OF HAYRAT VAKFI IN NIGER CC-BY 4.0 Ibrahim Bachir Abdoulaye, 2024 TURKISH ISLAMIC ACTORS IN AFRICA ii University of Bayreuth African Studies Working Papers (L) Institute of African Studies (IAS) The University of Bayreuth African Studies Working Papers are published by the Institute of African Studies (IAS) in Bayreuth, Germany. The IAS promotes African Studies at the University of Bayreuth by supporting scholars from a wide range of academic disciplines from almost all faculties. It facilitates cooperation between researchers and institutions engaged in Africa-related projects, as well as teaching, both on campus and around the world. The IAS consists of three central bodies: the Iwalewahaus, the Africa Multiple Cluster of Excellence, and the Africa Research Center (Forschungszentrum Afrika), which is currently under construction. The Working Papers give scholars the space to present empirical studies, theoretical reflections, and report preliminary findings, ongoing projects, and current research. The Working Papers usually reflect works-in-progress and invite discussion and feedback. Submitted papers are subject to internal review at the University of Bayreuth. Contributions may be submitted to the editor-in-chief: Dr. Malick Faye (IAS@uni-bayreuth.de) The University of Bayreuth African Studies Working Papers feature on the EPub document server at the university library: 2005 - 2018 https://epub.uni-bayreuth.de/view/series/Bayreuth_African_Studies_Working_Papers.html 2018 -… Read the full text about 8,894 words
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