Everyday Islam in Kumasi: Devout Lay Men and Women in Daily Life

by Gracia Clark

Abdul Rashid Alhassan


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"A good Muslim adores peace." (00:02:47 - 00:03:25)
Good and Bad Muslims (00:05:33 - 00:06:38)
Creator: Alhassan, Abdul Rashid
Clark, Gracia
Biography: Born in Kumasi, his family originated in Upper East. His father was a mechanic with eight children, but died early. His mother supported them as a maize trader. A university graduate in business and economics, he works as an auditor and part-time teacher and is studying to be a Chartered Accountant.
Description: "You must be seen to be a good Muslim."
Date: August 15, 2009
Date Range: 2000-2009
Location: Kumasi, Ashanti, Ghana
Format: Video/mp4
Language: English
Rights Management: For educational use only.
Contributing Institution: Gracia Clark; MATRIX: The Center for Humane Arts, Letters and Social Sciences Online at Michigan State University
Contributor: Gracia Clark
Digitizer: MATRIX: Center for Digital Humanities and Social Sciences
Subjects:
Men
Students