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Book SynopsisIn November of 1999, Nigerians took to the streets demanding the re-implementation of Shari'ah law in their country. In this book, the author analyzes changing conceptions of Islamic theology and practice as well as Muslim and British interactions dating back to the colonial period to explain the resurgence of Shari'ah.
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Shari‘ah on Trial: Northern Nigeria’s Islamic Revolution is an excellent study of Northern Nigeria Sharia politics. It provides a rich analysis not just of the Amina Lawal case but also of the Islamic discursive tradition in Muslim West Africa." -- Ousmane Kane, Harvard Divinity Law School, * American Journal of Islamic Social Sciences *
"Sarah Eltantawi offers a dazzlingly nuanced and lucid account of the past and present of the stoning punishment in Northern Nigeria. Effortlessly moving between pre-modern and contemporary archives and contexts, Eltantawi traces the shifting meanings and political projects that have been invested into the stoning punishment over time. Historically grounded, theoretically exciting, and lucidly composed, this book is sure to spark important conversations and debates in multiple fields." * New Books in Religion Network *
"Eltantawi’s scholarship is evident through her meticulous use of sources and historical detail. However, there is another strength in her work that deserves attention—her vignettes of Nigerian life. Not only do these interludes provide necessary context, they are evidence of Eltantawi’s intimate knowledge of Nigeria, her careful analysis, and her respect for the subject." * Reading Religion *
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Note on Transliteration Chronology Map of Northern Nigeria Introduction 1. A Revolution for Shari?ah 2. Hausaland's Islamic Modernity 3. Origins of the Stoning Punishment 4. Colonialism: Then and Now 5. The Trial of Amina Lawal 6. Gender and the Western Reaction to the Case Notes References Index
