The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and Peacebuilding in Kisumu District, Kenya
This briefing examines the peacebuilding efforts of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community (AMC) in the Kisumu district of Kenya to understand how it has been able to play a meaningful role in peacebuilding and social welfare activities in a region that is dominated by Christian denominations. The AMC'...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Journal of peacebuilding & development 2011-01, Vol.6 (1), p.80-85 |
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Zusammenfassung: | This briefing examines the peacebuilding efforts of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community (AMC) in the Kisumu district of Kenya to understand how it has been able to play a meaningful role in peacebuilding and social welfare activities in a region that is dominated by Christian denominations. The AMC's activities directed toward peacebuilding are highlighted from the contributions of the movement socio-economic development. The roles that Qur'anic teachings play in peacebuilding activities of the AMC in Kisumu district are also examined. Adapted from the source document. |
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ISSN: | 2165-7440 1542-3166 1542-3166 |
DOI: | 10.1080/15423166.2011.349039879305 |