The Shilhan Cosmos
99.9% of the Shilhan people practice Islam.
About 0.1% practice Christianity. It is illegal to practice any other religion
other than Islam, however missionaries have been making strides in the area,
beginning with the distribution of Bibles to a few villages of people. Although
they practice Islam, they also have elements of mysticism and spiritism that
are intertwined with traditional Islamic traditions and beliefs.
These elements
of mysticism and spiritism are based off of mythical legends and other cultural
aspects that are unique to each village. Festivals And celebrations occur within each village in accordance with Islam as well as their local spiritual beliefs. They closely follow the Quran, however
they are not as strict as many other North African Muslim groups. They do not
practice or adhere to Sharia Law, but women are still very submissive to their
husbands. They believe in a God that is constantly present and active in their
daily lives.
The Shilhan values and culture are directly tied to their strong Islamic faith. They do not eat pork, nor do they consume alcohol. They participate in standard Islamic holidays such as Ramadan.
Nelson, Harold D. Morocco, a country study / Foreign Area Studies, the American
University. Washington, D.C. : Headquarters, Dept. of the Army, 1985.
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The Shilhan values and culture are directly tied to their strong Islamic faith. They do not eat pork, nor do they consume alcohol. They participate in standard Islamic holidays such as Ramadan.
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