Talk:Wodaabe

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I've removed a few claims from this article that my sources seem to contradict, namely their animism (as opposed to Islam), as well as the sedentary nature of other Fulani. I'd be happy to discuss these things some more, though, if anyone has other info! --Dvyost 22:10, 23 September 2005 (UTC)

My sources suggest that especially in this particular case, the presence of Islamic influence does not negate the other traditions, and in fact the Wodaabe tend to focus more on their traditional beliefs and customs, integrating relatively little Islam in their day-to-day life.

'The word Wodaabe means People of the Taboo, referring to those rules of social conduct handed down by their ancestors. As one elder explains, “We have a code of behavior that emphasizes semteende (reserve and modesty), munyal (patience and fortitude), hakkilo (care and forethought), and amana (loyalty). This way of life, along with our many taboos, was given to us by our ancestors.” Along with this code, the Wodaave place great emphasis on beauty and charm, which form the basis of one of the most unique and unusual courtship rituals in Africa. '

(Beckwith, Carol, and Angela Fisher. African Ceremonies. New York: Harry N Abrams, 1999.)

With this in mind, it is difficult to believe that Islam has completely replaced any non-Islamic beliefs and traditions. Turtliewings 10:40, 22 February 2006 (UTC)

I don't know where the idea that wodaabe means "People of the Taboo" originally comes from, but in my analysis it is completely wrong. Wodaade is the verb "to be red," bodejo is red or a "red person," likewise wodaabe means "red people" in the Peul dialect of Northern Mali. In fact, many of the Peul in Northern Mali, while not part of the Niger clan officially called Wodaabe, refer to themselves, North Africans, and even sometimes Europeans as "wodaabe" or "red people" to contrast them with darker, "black" Africans (the word for black being the same for the word for "south" in the same dialect -- baleejo/baleeri or "[direction of] the 'black people'").Hempcamp 06:44, 22 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Most Wodaabe are Muslims in a broad sense

Yes we keep using a bias sourced the person writting than in Carol book isnt an Islamic scholar. Yes they do mix local non-Islamic elements into Islam. But it is a POV how this affects Islam. U c the Saudi people do it, the Bengali people do it. All culture mix their local things into Islam. this is the nature of most world religions. To say it stops becoming islam is difficult as it forces us to ask what is Islam and who are we to restrict it. People of Islam, Islamized, we must just keep the general assumption, just like to be Jewish doesnt mean to do every single last thing, same here. mayb they are Sufis.CIA fact sheet classify them as a Muslim people.--HalaTruth(ሐላቃህ) 23:26, 5 March 2007 (UTC)

You're welcome to change the text of the article, but you must adhere to our attribution policy and cite your sources. A one-liner from the CIA site is a start, but your changes were broader than that and should be backed up by a reliable source. (I should point out that I'm not disputing your changes, just asking you to back them up.) — Brian (talk) 02:41, 6 March 2007 (UTC)

the sources r in the article much more than where there when i came, look at the history. a few hours ago they were NO sources now they are source, content, format a real article. I understand what you are saying but wodaabe are Fulani, there is no sep class for them the cia fact book groups them as Fulani and as Muslim. so when you look at the stats for Niger it is 80% or so Muslim, they have included the Woodaabe. --HalaTruth(ሐላቃህ) 02:46, 6 March 2007 (UTC)

It is a tough request not because it is inaccurate but one of those things. How do we know how many Muslims are in Pakistan, do we ask them all. CIA fact sheet defines religion according to the above. a Broad def. there is no other def than broad because then we start setting standards for Islam. and drawing impossible lines. problem is they are not in one country.--HalaTruth(ሐላቃህ) 02:50, 6 March 2007 (UTC)

The best way to do it is to find sources that discuss the Wodaabe/Mbororo specifically rather than trying to generalize from broad country-level statistics. It should not be a surprise that the Mbororo mix traditional practices with Islam at a higher level than settled, non-pastoralist Fulani. Thanks for adding source citations, though. — Brian (talk) 04:22, 6 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] "related groups" info removed from infobox

For dedicated editors of this page: The "Related Groups" info was removed from all {{Infobox Ethnic group}} infoboxes. Comments may be left on the Ethnic groups talk page. Ling.Nut 21:01, 19 May 2007 (UTC)