HISTORY
THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA
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Question
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it was believed that one’s ancestors became gods after death.
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the ancestors were believed to be closer to the gods.
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all ancestors could be traced back to one lineage group.
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it was believed ancestors could participate in warfare.
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Detailed explanation-1: -From an African perspective, ancestors are regarded as custodians of our lives. They occupy a position of dignity and awe among their descendants. From time to time through certain ritualistic procedures that differ from group to group, they are celebrated and consulted for guidance.
Detailed explanation-2: -Element of African Traditional Religion Idowu classifies the elements found in African traditional religion into five namely belief in God, belief in divinities, belief in spirits, belief in the Ancestors, and the practice of magic and medicine (C.O.T Ugwu and L.E. Ugwueye 2004:32).
Detailed explanation-3: -Unlike other world faiths, African traditional religions have no predominant doctrinal teachings. Rather, they have certain vital elements that function as core beliefs. Among these beliefs are origin myths, the presence of deities, ancestor veneration, and divination.