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Everyday Islam in Kumasi: Devout Lay Men and Women in Daily Life
by Gracia Clark
Interviews - Topics:
- Allabar Women's Islamic School
- Craft Workers
- Men
- Students
- Tafo Women's Fellowship
- Teachers
- Traders
- Women
- In these languages:
- English
A Trader and a Teacher
Date: 2006Format: Image-MovingImage/mp4
"My uncle saw that I was not interested in marriage, so one day he just called me and said 'I want you to be married to your brother [cousin],' and it worked."
An Arabic Teacher
Date: 2006Format: Image-MovingImage/mp4
"As I understood the teachings of Islam, I pledged to let my fellow Muslims also know more about Islam and the Koran. That is why I prefer teaching."
Not Every Woman Can Do This Work
Date: 2006Format: Image-MovingImage/mp4
"It is only me, a woman selling these double axles here. My family are proud of me as a woman selling this, because it is not easy for some women to learn this trade."
The Work of God
Date: 2006Format: Image-MovingImage/mp4
"Next time that I greet you, with the grace of God you will also be a Muslim."
Abdul Hannan Al Waiz
Date: August 13, 2009Format: Image-MovingImage/mp4
"I know what is bad and what is good for me."
Mohammed Bawa
Date: August 13, 2009Format: Image-MovingImage/mp4
"First, be honest; second, be patient."
Suleiman Zakaria
Date: August 13, 2009Format: Image-MovingImage/mp4
"The religion of Islam is totally about peace"
Abdul Rashid Alhassan
Date: August 15, 2009Format: Image-MovingImage/mp4
"You must be seen to be a good Muslim."
Ahmed Abdulah
Date: August 21, 2009Format: Image-MovingImage/mp4
"I will drive peacefully; I will come home peacefully."
Muhammed Amin Abu Bakr
Date: August 21, 2009Format: Image-MovingImage/mp4
"Islam has taught me a lot."
Muhammed Bashiru Danakabu
Date: August 21, 2009Format: Image-MovingImage/mp4
"They are not doing it for Islam."
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