الأدوار الاجتماعية للزوايا العلمية بالجنوب الغربي للجزائر خلال المرحلة الاستعمارية

الملخص EN

This study tackles the topic of the scientific institutions of the South-West of Algeria during the colonial phase.

by means of discussing how these institutions served as the fortress of the nation and society in maintaining the integrity of the Islamic faith and the right national principles.

how it safeguarded the human values and entrenched the ethical values.

how it contributed to the dissemination of the culture of the social cooperation, also it enshrined the principles of the societal harmony.

as it was the safe shelter for the passers-by, the loyal support for the poor, the destitute and the needy, and the fortified fortress of the society's constituent customs, traditions and mores.

this research is about a set of answers concerning some of the substantive questions on this topic, including: how the institutions originated and evolved in the society of the Algerian desert? what are the leading institutions of the scientific and cultural movement in Algeria's south-western region during the two centuries (11 ah / 12 ah) and (17 ad / 18 ad), then what are the religious and educational roles of these institutions? what are the aspects of its social activity? how it embodies its cultural role of a social dimension? how much have the region's scientists contributed to revitalizing social and cultural life? how did the scientific institutions contribute to the revitalization of social and cultural spheres during the period of stagnation and dormancy that struck the structure of the Algerian society in general, and of the three territories of the South-West during the colonial phase?.