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Title:Muslim Institutions in Ethiopia: The Asmara Awqaf
Author:Aberra, Yassin M.
Year:1984
Periodical:Journal of the Institute of Muslim Minority Affairs
Volume:5
Issue:1
Pages:203-223
Language:English
Geographic terms:Ethiopia
Eritrea
Subjects:Islam
Islamic law
property rights
Religion and Witchcraft
Peoples of Africa (Ethnic Groups)
waqf
External link:https://doi.org/10.1080/02666958408715892
Abstract:This paper gives a comprehensive report on the Asmara Awqaf institution; the main and most important Awqaf institution in northern Ethiopia. It includes a description of the objectives, organizational structure, functions and the financial contribution annually made for the educational and social needs of Asmara Muslims by the Awqaf institution. First the author gives a short topographic and demographic outline of Eritrea, the northern region of Ethiopia, briefly notes the economic status of Muslims and makes a brief historical survey of the advent of Islam in Ethiopia. Notes, tab.
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