1. Talibés and Children’s Rights
in Senegal
Donna L. Perry
Department of Sociology & Anthropology
March 3, 2006

5. Talibé: Muslim child disciple (boy entrusted to live with and work for a marabout for many years)

6. Marabout: Islamic sage
Teaches talibés to recite the Qur’an and performs many other religious duties (leading prayers, healing, officiating at ceremonies, resolving disputes, and preparing protective amulets)

8. Daara: informal school run by a marabout

17. See pictures on the website of “Arms of Love International, Talibé Program

18. Parents who send their children to live as talibés

19. B. Rural Critics:
Wolof farmers
who oppose the
talibé institution

20. C. Urban Critics: Intellectuals & Islamic Fundamentalists
who oppose the talibé institution

21. D. Marabouts and their devotees who lash back