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Sharifism as a Factor of Social Life in Alawi Morocco (XVII–XIX)

Sharifism as a Factor of Social Life in Alawi Morocco (XVII–XIX)

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Keywords: sharifs; Morocco; prophet Muhammad; genealogy; clan hierarchy; privileges

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Orlov V.V. Sharifism as a Factor of Social Life in Alawi Morocco (XVII–XIX). // Lomonosov Oriental Studies Journal. 2015. N 1, p.3–20

N 1, 2015
Orlov V.V. (Lomonosov Moscow State University)

Abstract

This article, exploring the case of Morocco, investigates demographic, structural, hierarchical, spiritual and ethical background of social importance, attributed to descent from Prophet Muhammad (sharifism) in traditional life of Muslim societies. The author makes distinction between the concepts of ‘sharifs’ and ‘aristocracy’, as well as clarifies the intricacies of maintenance of corporate spirit, cohesion and sociopolitical mobilization of sharif-s in the Muslim Far West. The article also provides explanatory account for sharifian benefits and privileges, historically accepted by Moroccan society and ruling circles.