The Making of Boko Haram : An Essential History / Akali Omeni.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Omeni, Akali, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Terrorist organizations.

Nigeria--Politics and government.

Nigeria.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (296 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Distribution:

London : Bloomsbury Publishing (UK), 2025.

Place of Publication:

London : Bloomsbury Academic, 2025.

System Details:

text file rdaft

Summary:

An essential and timely exploration of Boko Haram, a terror group whose violence has surpassed every other modern terror group including that of Daesh, al Qaeda and Al-Shabaab. This key volume constitutes a vital resource on Boko Haram’s ideology, history, leadership, and pivot towards violence. With particular emphasis on the events, personalities, radical histories and Islamic discourses that shaped Boko Haram’s rise, the volume examines the movement’s formative years under Muhammad Yusuf and its evolution into one of the world’s most violent terror groups. Delving into the traditions, institutional structures and politicisation of shari‘a (Islamic law) in Northern Nigeria, this ground-breaking volume offers crucial insights into Boko Haram as a social movement that exploits political Islam towards deadly ends.

Contents:

Preface Introduction Part I: Setting the Stage Chapter 2 - 'Boko Haram': What’s in a Name? Chapter 3 – Setting a Violent Precedent: The Uthman dan Fodiyo Jihad and Its Implications Part II: An Explanation of Boko Haram’s Deviance Chapter 4 - Social Movement Theory (SMT), Islamic Activism and Boko Haram Chapter 5 – Deviant Interpretation: How Boko Haram Frames Its Discourse Part III: Religion and Politics in Northern Nigeria – Influences on Boko Haram’s Creed Chapter 6 – The Long Road to Boko Haram’s ‘Awakening’ Chapter 7 - The Importance of Theological Debate and Tafsir (Qur’anic Exegesis) Part IV: A Historical Grudge Chapter 8 – Islam and shari‘a (Islamic law) in Northern Nigeria During Colonial Rule Chapter 9 - Religious Tensions and the Politicisation of Islam in Northern Nigeria Since the Late Colonial Era Chapter 10 - Islamic Fundamentalism in 1980s Northern Nigeria: From Puritanism to Maitatsine Part V: Formative Years Chapter 11 - 1980s – 1990s: Radical Influences on Yusuf and the Emergence of ‘Boko Haram’ Chapter 12 - 1999 – 2000: Nigeria’s Shift to Democracy and the Shari‘a Debate Chapter 13 - 2001 – 2003: A ‘Separation of Ties’ Part VI: Resurgence to Isolation Chapter 14 - Boko Haram’s Post-Kanamma Resurgence and Decline: Individual Influences Chapter 15 - Public Disagreements, Attempts at Correction, and Isolation Part ViI: Prelude to Jihad (Armed Struggle) Chapter 18 - ‘Fire For Fire’: Violence, Death, and Boko Haram’s Rebirth Conclusion: Out of the Frying Pan Bibliography Index

ISBN:

1-350-54110-9

OCLC:

1545806986