Donna L. PerryDepartment of Sociology & Anthropology
March 3, 2006
Senegal10,589,571 population
Same size as South Dakota94% Muslim
Talibé: Muslim child disciple (boy entrusted to live with and work for a marabout for many years)
Marabout: Islamic sage
Teaches talibés to recite the Qur’an and performs many other religious duties (leading prayers, healing, officiating at ceremonies, resolving disputes, and preparing protective amulets)
Daara: informal school run by a marabout
http://armsoflove.org/where_senegal_talibe.htm
See pictures on the website of “Arms of Love International, Talibé Program