Department of Islamic and Development Studies

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    FIGHTING CORRUPTION IN THE 21stCENTURY NIGERIA: LESSONS FROM THE MODEL OF CALIPH UMAR IBN AL-KHATTAB (R. A)
    (Department of Islamic Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2018-05-05) Muhammad, Maishanu Aliyu; Adam, Ibrahim Ishaq; Adamu, Tanko Isah
    Leadership is a trust given to the people by God; as such it should not be played with. Discharging the responsibilities in accordance with the divine law is required from the faithful leaders, while the followers are required to be obedient, so kind the leaders have not deviated from the path of Almighty God. The abuse of public office is rampant in Nigeria nowadays; misappropriation of the government treasury seems to be a competition among some occupants of the various offices. This paper is aimed at inculcating into the minds of the people, the present leaders, the prospective leaders and the followers to emulate the leadership style of the second caliph, Umar bin al-Khattab (R. A) in his pattern of leadership while making sure that things are done appropriately without fear or favour. Administering justice to the citizenry by the leaders and building the fear of God in them, are part of the roles played by Umar (R. A) during his reign as a commander of the faithful. In writing this paper the use of relevant literatures, ICT and the divine book of Islam as a guiding principle for the entire mankind were applied in the methodology
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    PREMARITAL TESTS AMONG THE MUSLIM IN NIGERIA: AN ASSESSMENT OF NASARAWA STATE MUSLIMS UMMAH
    (Department of Islamic Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2021-10-21) Aliyu, Ibrahim Musaddad; Aliyu, Umar; Mu'allimu, Aminu Kambari; Adam, Ibrahim Ishaq; Rabo, Maikeffi
    The advancement in science and technology has led to the detection of diseases affecting humans, and those which could give room to more diseases if it is not matched with a couple that is not suitable. The level of marriage conducted in Nasarawa State without pre-marital test is becoming alarming. Most couples in Nasarawa State felt disturbed on the issue of pre-marital tests for the fear of a result that could deteriorate their plan of marriage. Hence, most people give preferences to go to a wedding without a pre-marital test. This study assessed pre-marital tests among Muslim couples of Nasarawa State. Being a field survey, the study collected data from both primary and secondary sources. A total of 100 respondents 33 from each of the three senatorial zones were selected through random sampling. A questionnaire was used as the main instrument for data collection. The data collected were analysed using a simple percentage technique. The findings of the study found out that the level of awareness about the significance of pre-marital screening for couples is increasing with few numbers of people disdaining it because of the fear of an unfavourable result that might hinder the planning of their wedding. Based on the findings, it is recommended that an intensive enlightenment campaign onpre-marital testing before marriage should be done by the government and institutions through the media, alongside health education on genetic disease and its prevention right from the primary school level.