Muslim Reformist Networks in the City of Algiers, 1931–1940

Muslim Reformist Networks in the City of Algiers, 1931–1940 reveals that the Association of Algerian Muslim ‘Ulamā (AUMA) underwent significant evolution during its early years. Initially focused on promoting an Arab and Islamic Algerian identity through mosques, schools, clubs, and charitable organizations, AUMA shifted its geographical presence from the Kasbah to the European area of Belcourt in the 1930s. This transition was accompanied by a shift in membership, moving away from the old Muslim establishment toward new social classes. Politically, AUMA's religious and cultural reformism gradually gave way to a more radical nationalist agenda. The study highlights the dynamic nature of this network, which constantly adapted while maintaining its influence on Algerian society.

Zekkour, A. (2011). Muslim Reformist Networks in the City of Algiers, 1931–1940. Le Mouvement Social, No 236(3), 23–34. https://doi.org/10.3917/lms.236.0023