Which Islamic reform movement aimed to purify the practice of Islam from local customs and...
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JAMB 2023
Which Islamic reform movement aimed to purify the practice of Islam from local customs and traditions in West Africa during the 18th and 19th centuries?
- A. Wahhabi Movement
- B. Mahdist Movement
- C. Sufi Brotherhoods
- D. Qadiriyya Movement
Correct Answer: B. Mahdist Movement
Explanation
The Mahdist Movement was an Islamic reform movement that aimed to purify the practice of Islam from local customs and traditions in West Africa during the 18th and 19th centuries. The movement was led by Muhammad Ahmad bin Abd Allah, who declared himself the Mahdi, the prophesied redeemer of Islam who will appear at end times to rid the world of evil and injustice.
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