Dynamics of Funeral Practices among the Haussa Muslims of the City of Zinder
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19310852Keywords:
Zinder, funeral practice, dynamics, Hausa of Muslim faith, mutationAbstract
Funerals are essential sociocultural events in all societies. This study investigates the dynamics of funeral practices among the Hausa Muslims of Zinder. To do so, the paper attempts to answer the research question how can changes occur in funeral practices among the Hausa Muslims of the city of Zinder. In conducting this research, a qualitative approach is used, with 50 people being interviewed as well as participant observation sessions during the funerals. The investigations led to several results. Funerals are not only an expression of mourning, but also fulfill sociocultural, religious, and symbolic functions in Hausa Muslim of Zinder. These results permit to understand that these rites strengthen family and community ties, cultural identity, and active solidarity. The results also show that significant socio-cultural, religious and economic changes, with multiple and varied factors, are observed in funeral rites.
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