Download or read book Social Welfare in Muslim Societies in Africa written by Holger Weiss and published by Nordic Africa Institute. This book was released on 2002 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Captures the theoretical and actual dimension of social welfare in selected African Islamic countries. Describes State involvement in the post-colonial period, the roles of pious foundations, Sufi orders, and NGOs.