NSUK Repository :: Browsing by Author "Abdullahi, Adamu Sulaiman"

Browsing by Author "Abdullahi, Adamu Sulaiman"

Now showing 1 - 20 of 65

Open Access
The Activities and Challenges of Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN) in Nasarawa State, Nigeria
(Department of Islamic Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2014-01-01) Abdullahi, Adamu Sulaiman; Mu'allimu, Aminu Kambari
The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN) is arguably the country’s largest Islamic organization, in terms of numbers. The mother body for all Muslim students at all levels of education in Nigeria; it has the largest membership base in the country. Established in 1954, to serve as a common front for Muslim students, MSSN is unaffiliated in terms of ideology as it draws membership from all sects, ideologies and movements associated with Islam in Nigeria. At the top of the society’s hierarchical echelon is the National Secretariat. Directly working under it are the ‘A Zone’ comprising northern states, and the ‘B Zone’ which oversees the states in the south. Each State of the Federation has an Area Unit but not all Local Government Areas has an Area Council. The district division is represented by central branches under which there are branches in secondary and tertiary institutions of learning. This article attempts to unveil the activities and challenges of the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, Nasarawa Area Unit.
Open Access
ADEQUACY AND JUST COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ZAKAHAS A STRATEGY FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH IN LAFIA
(Department of Islamic Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2018-01-01) Abdullahi, Adamu Sulaiman; Muhammad, Maishanu Aliyu; Jibril, Suleiman Hassan
The aim of this paper is to address the inadequacy of Zakah distribution among the Muslims of Lafia, Nasarawa State Zakah as one of the pillar of Islam its ultimate objective is redistribution of income among the poor within the community in order to alleviate the financial difficulty experienced by people in the society. However, inadequate and unjust distribution of Zakah by the wealthy people has weaken the institution and narrow its prosperity, its essence is to boost economic growth if properly implemented and to cater for the welfare of common citizens. The researcher adopted the use of library materials; with the Qur’an and Hadith serving as the primary sources, interview was also conducted. The findings of this research show that eligible persons whose money reaches nisab (the prescribed amount) when they have set aside the percentage for Zakah, instead of giving the reasonable amount to the people so as to benefit but they rather split and splash the money and distribute one thousand naira only (W1,000) or two thousand naira only ($42, 000) to a large number of the beneficiaries, which has defeated the aim, the meagre amount given may not enable the recipients to establish the business. It is recommended that a reasonable amount should be shared to the people annually, perhaps the beneficiaries can use the money to start a business that can contribute to economic growth, finally, there should be a strong and functioning committee under Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), Jama'atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatis- Sunnah (JIBWIS), Fityanul-Islam, Voice of Islam (VOI) etc. who can persuade the wealthy Muslims towards giving the Zakah.
Open Access
Administrative and Cultural Problems of Islamic Education in Nasarawa State, Nigeria.
(Department of Islamic Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2018-10-10) Abdullahi, Adamu Sulaiman
The importance of Islamic education in the general development of any society cannot be under-estimated. For any Muslim nation to survive in a rapidly developing world, morally and spiritually, politically and economically, socially and educationally, emotionally and psychologically, the administration and management of this level of education, in particular, must not be subjected to the whims and caprices of opportune politicians. In order to highlight the envisaged administrative and cultural problems in the development of Islamic education in Nasarawa State, this paper briefly addresses itself to probing such questions as: What should be the aims of Islamic education? How should Islamic educational policy be determined? what should be the role of Nasarawa State Government in the development of Islamic educational policy? How can the support and co-operation of other groups and agencies be enlisted? What cultural aspects should be considered in developing Islamic education in the State. This paper adopts historical and analytical methods to arrive at the conclusion and the paper recommends that government and other stakeholders at all levels should support and encourage Islamic education; financially and administratively at all levels for the purpose of moral reinvigoration of our youth who are leaders of tomorrow
Open Access
Application of Islamic Bioethics to Biotechnology
(Department of Islamic Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2021-01-11) Abdullahi, Adamu Sulaiman; Qasimimam, Mardiyyah Muhammad; Abubakar, Isa D/Amare
Ethic is known as Akhlaq based on Al-Qur'an and Sunnah of the Prophet (SAW) Allah (SWT), Ethic of modern biotechnology is classified according to three part of akhlaq: ethical issues related to Allah (SWT), ethic among human beings and ethic related to living things. In this paper, Application of Islamic Bioethics to Biotechnology will be discussed. The paper brings a lot of benefits to promote health, social and economic growth to our society. This paper hopes to highlight bioethical issues in modern biotechnology and their importance according to Islamic perspectives. This paper also looks into the impact of bioethics on Muslims character and faith as a general guidance so that the works done on the field of biotechnology nowadays are in compliance with the laws of Islam and do not bring detrimental effect to the religion, race and nation. the discussion also touches on biotechnological issues that are related to ethics for further understanding, and in turn identifies the best possible solutions to avoid problems from happenining. The society manipulates science and techonology for personal gains without considering whether the impact is positive or negative.
Open Access
An Appraisal on the Effects of Syncretism on Selected Muslim Communities in Nasarawa State
(Department of Islamic Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2019-09-13) Abdullahi, Adamu Sulaiman; Yahaya, Sulaiman
This paper discusses the various syncretic practices and its effects among Muslim of selected ethnic communities in Nasarawa State. Syncretism as an attempt to merge two religious beliefs/practices or more is easy to find among Muslim communities in Nasarawa State. This paper provided the more needed information on the reasons and manifestation of syncretism and it practice as well as its effects on Muslims. The paper also shades lights on the various cultural practices of the selected ethnic communities/communities and the Muslims involved in the syncretic practices. In the paper, survey research methodology was adopted where In-depth interview was conducted for the collection of data. The paper recommends with the Islamic solution and consequences of been involved in syncretism. The paper sum up
Open Access
Assessing the use of Modern Technology Among the Muslim’s in Northern Nigeria
(Department of Islamic Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi., 2021-01-01) Abdullahi, Adamu Sulaiman; Yahaya, Zakari
The paper examines the modem technology in Islamic perspective, the concepts of Islam and modem technology, Muslims and modem technology; it also examines the problems and challenges faced by Muslims in the use of modem technology and also the solutions to the problems of using modem technology by Muslims.The world is changing rapidly most due to innovations m information technology/digital media/computer technology. Changes in human society include politics, economic, social, culture and religious /spiritual. The changes are real and complicated Muslims of the digital age have to wake up to challenges within their society that consist of lslamophobia & discrimination, religious extremism, modernism and secularism
Open Access
AN ASSESSMENT OF ETHNO-RELIGIOUS CRISIS IN UTTU, KENYEHU AND UGYA VILLAGES IN TOTO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA
(Department of Islamic Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2016-01-01) Abdullahi, Adamu Sulaiman
Uttu. Kenyehu and Ugya in Toto Local Government have witness several incidences of communal crisis in almost all the villages of the Local Government. The origin of the crisis can be link to the acclivities of the colonial explorers who came to exploit the economic product of the area. A very- kind potent cause of ethno-religious crisis in Toto is the problem of poverty and unequal assess to resources, in addition to the breakdown of social control that characterized the African societies such as family, education, law. religion and political system that cared for the well-being of individuals in the area. Indeed the malfunctioning of ail these has actually increase the ethnic crisis. Ethno-religious crisis in Toto create internal displaced persons, many people suddenly become refugee which resulted to dislocation of family and lost of lives. It disrupts trading and other commercial activities thereby retarding economic progress and tempering with the hither to existing social relationship between the warring ethnic groups. The study uses interview and interaction with the warring ethnic group to ascertain the causes and after math of the crisis in the identified villages. The paper finds out that inability of the warring factors to adhered to the teachings of Islam on morality, peaceful co-existence and tolerance was the fundamental cause of the crisis. The paper recommends that Islamic teachings on peace and tolerance should be strictly adhered to for peaceful co-existence among the warring factors.
Open Access
An Assessment of the Muslim Structure and Methodology of Teaching the Qur’an in Slate Schools (Makarantun Alio) in Nasarawa State, Nigeria
(Department of Islamic Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2013-01-10) Abdullahi, Adamu Sulaiman
Islamic education is as old as the religion of Islam itself. The religion of Islam encourages learning right from its advent. The fact that the Qur'an and the Sunnah of the Prophet (S.A. W.) contained instructions the quest of knowledge is a clear testimony to this fact. Therefore in eveiy generation, from the time of the Prophet (S.A. W.), there exist Muslims scholars who are very much keen in the pursuit of learning and zealous in imparting knowledge to others. It is discovered that Makarantun alio in Nasarawa State is currently losing its relevance virtually due to the priority given to the modern secular school system. This article unveils that the structure of Makarantun alio and its organization is such that morality, social cohesion, solidarity, cooperation, discipline and communal responsibility is infused in the mind of the pupils. Therefore the paper recommend that the system should be strongly upheld and supported so that the essence of Islam could be greatly enhanced
Open Access
THE CAUSES OF MORAL DECADENCE IN CHILDREN: PROFFERING ISLAMIC ANTIDOTE
(Departmet of Islamic Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2019-01-17) Liman, Sa'adatu Hassan; Abdullahi, Adamu Sulaiman
In any given society, the responsibility of child upbringing falls largely upon the parents. But it does not stop there as the family and society at large have a lot to offer in moulding the moral character of any child. If a child is not given proper moral upbringing when growing up, that will pose a serious threat to the society. This work tries to look at phases of child upbringing and the problems responsible for the formation and deformation of habits as lack of proper upbringing results in the child growing up with and also learning all sorts of bad behaviours ranging from truancy to juvenile delinquency to adult criminality (a lots of criminal tendencies at the adult stage of life). The methodology is purely using library materials and Islamic textual sources. The parents and the society together must put proper attention during child‟s development to ensure that, the child gets the best training he/she deserves. Failure to do that will increase the number of bad people societies and tarnishes their development and growth
Open Access
CLITORIDECTOMY AND THE ISLAMIC POSITION: THE CASE OF MUSLIMS IN NASARAWA STATE OF NIGERIA
(Department of Islamic Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2015-11-11) Abdullahi, Adamu Sulaiman
Africa has the greatest number of clitoridectomy cases, as the World Health Organization believes that between 100 million and 140 million women and girls have undergone the surgery throughout the world, 92 million of them over the age of ten living in Africa. Clitoridectomy has been outlawed in Britain, Canada, France, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United States. Nigeria, due to its large population, has the highest cases of clitoridectomy worldwide, accounting for about one-quarter of the estimated 130-160 million circumcised women in the world. The objective of this paper is to ascertain the status and the practice of clitoridectomy in Nasarawa State, Nigeria and to establish the Islamic guidelines and moral principles of Clitoridectomy among the Muslims in Nasarawa State in particular and Nigeria in general. The research uses oral interview as a method of data collection, in addition to the Qur'an, hadith, scholar's opinion and the views of the generality of the Muslims. The paper adopts descriptive methodology and the finding in this research reveals that the prevalence of clitoridectomy is declining in Nasarawa State due to lack of proper moral and Islamic guidance as well as health hazard associated with the practice. The paper therefore recommends that the Islamic injunctions and directives be strictly followed whenever clitoridectomy is to be done.
Open Access
COMMUNITY MOBILISATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN ISLAMIC EDUCATION IN NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA
(Department of Islamic Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2017-09-09) Abdullahi, Adamu Sulaiman
This paper likens the education enterprise to the task of erecting a new building. It further equates Islamic education to the foundation level of any building as well as the roots of a tree, thus making the success or failure of the subsequent levels contingent upon it. The paper accepts Islamic education as a potent tool for the realisation of national goals and aspirations and therefore posits Islamic education as a level that requires much desire attention by all members of Muslim community. The paper concludes by adducing practical suggestions and recommendations that in Nasarawa State, communities could be mobilised for effective participation in providing Islamic education to the entire members of the Muslim community.
Open Access
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE ISLAMIC LAW AND COMMON LAW IN NIGERIA: CASE STUDY OF ADULTERY AND THEFT
(Department of Islamic Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi., 2015-04-12) Abdullahi, Adamu Sulaiman; Ahmad, Loko; Abubakar, Usman
The colonial rulers pursued a policy, which aimed at curtailing the application of Islamic law. The legal and judicial system they enshrined and the institution they established were governed by rules, which were structured to achieve the said objectives. The legislature of the country as well as the courts ensured that English Law was promoted at the expense of Islamic and Customary laws. Despite the achievement of Independence in 1960, the trends have not being changed. This paper highlights the objectives of Shari'ah and also attempts a comparative analysis of the Islamic legal system and the English Law within the Nigerian context especially as its relate to the punishment of adultery and theft and it implication. The paper proffers some useful suggestions for the purpose of peaceful co-existence and national understanding and co-operation.
Open Access
CONCEPT l AL AND THEORETICAL ANALYSIS OF FORMS OF BUSINESS OPERATION IN AN ISLAMIC FRAMEWORK
(Department of Islamic Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2018-01-09) Abdullahi, Adamu Sulaiman; Mu'allimu, Aminu Kambari; Ibrahim, Adam
The paper examines the conceptual and theoretical provision of the various forms of legally permissible business operation in Islam. In the light of this, the researchers reviewed some existing literatures and suggest the application of modern technology for the development of Islamic business operation as a solution to the problem of unemployment, poverty alleviation and sustainable development in Nigeria. Key words: Islam Business. ethics and sustainable Development
Open Access
THE CONCEPT OF SHARI AH: CURRENT TRENDS IN ITS IMPLEMENATATION IN NORTHERN NIGERIA.
(Department of Islamic Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi., 2004-07-08) Abdullahi, Adamu Sulaiman
The current political dispensation in Nigeria began on the 29th May 1999 amidst fear, speculations and minimal optimism that the nascent democracy would take the country nowhere. In spite of the so many issues, which are capable of tearing the country apart, if not properly handled, democracy has allowed them to persist in the country. Such issues include ethnicity and tribalism, corruption and favoritism misuse of power and mal-administration and above all the Shari‘ah issue. The post-independence experience of Nigerians has tended to lead to a revival of pre-colonial tendencies. Since independence in 1960, Nigerians has suffered through suffocating military dictatorships whereby dissent was cruelly suppressed, opposition was silenced at gunpoint, injustice and oppression were perpetuated with invidious insensibility. The civilian regime was on the other hand unable to sustain a true civil and democratic government. Transparency, accountability, fairness, rule of law and security were always jeopardized, leading to unmanageable and protracted crises and subsequent overthrown of 'civilian regimes. Both military and civilian regimes and administration in Nigeria were unable to establish a viable and stable administrative system based on a sound ideology capable of satisfying the yearning and aspirations of Nigerians. Accordingly, the Muslims as a result of this appalling living condition and the poor economic development started advocating for the reimplementation of Shari1 ah in their respective state. They also continue to ask for a return to true federalism, which will enable the nation to have unity : in diversity and allow the system to accommodate the Shari1 ah. More so the Muslims communities are re-tracing their footsteps and expressing reservations about the ideological direction, which was force on them. As the governor of Zamfara Ahmad Sani lamented that- “It is in our effort to retrace our steps back to our roots, we find it pertinent to pursue new social and moral development policies taking divine injunctions as our basis.” It is therefore the objective of this research to examine the issue of Shari‘ah in Nigerian political context against the background of Islamic history and the Muslims communities and the rivalry generated by some Christians as a result of western influence; the research also intends to look at the concept, goals, achievements, prospects and challenges of Shari1 ah in the Northern Nigeria specifically in the state that adopted Shari1 ah legal system. It is the hope of the researcher that this research will help in no small way in sensitizing the Nigerian society about the position, status, principles, and philosophy of the Shari1 ah legal system and consequently generate more research on the topic.
Open Access
Corruption and Corruption Control from Islamic Discourse: Nigeria in Focus
(Department of Islamic Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2018-11-11) Abdullahi, Adamu Sulaiman
Corruption is a universal problem for all societies and all governments, the magnitude seems to be at its peak in African Countries generally and specifically Nigeria. Unfortunately, the menace affects both the leadership and the led. This is rooted from the moral and religious laxity of majority of the adherents of Islam, Christianity and Traditional Religion. Every leadership in the country; be it democratic or religious has often been seen to comprise of corrupt individuals who do not see their positions as a trust from Allah (SWT) and a sendee to humanity but avenues for personal aggrandizement. This attitude of the citizens has caused a lot of damages to Nigeria as a nation. It is divinely imperative to eradicate corruption in view of it evils on both human life and spiritual development. Islam has played a crucial role in the fight against this unfortunate evil. It is against this background, that this paper surveys the historical assessment of corruption in Nigeria, examines the Islamic position on corruption and recommends possible Islamic solution as illustrated in the Qur'an and the sayings of the Prophet (pbuh). The paper concludes that the Islamic approach to corruption is holistic in nature as the general foundation of the entire human existence and success in this world and the hereafter is structured under the fear of God and the belief in accountability which should be a pillar in controlling the menace of corruption in Nigeria.
Open Access
Deradicalisation of Muslim Youth from Politico-Religious Thuggery in Nasarawa State
(Department of Islamic Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2018-01-01) Abdullahi, Adamu Sulaiman; Mu'allimu, Aminu Kambari
The literature on radicalization and deradicalisation suffers from a lack of agreement on how some important terms should be defined. Therefore, this paper seeks to first, clarify some key concepts to avoid confusion. Generally, the term radicalization is “the process of adopting an extremist belief system, including the willingness to use, supports, or facilitates violence, as a method to effect societal change”. On the other hand, deradicalisation, is the process of abandoning an extremist ideologies and principles as well as concluding that which is not acceptable to use violence to effect social change.(Source) As part of the deradicalisation process, there is a recognition that social, political, and economic transformation will only occur slowly and in a pluralistic environment.
Open Access
DRUG ABUSE AMONG MUSLIM YOUTHS IN KEFFI MUNICIPAL OF NASARAWA STATE
(Department of Islamic Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2012-10-10) Abdullahi, Adamu Sulaiman
Youths prefer an autonomous and independent life that is free from adult control, there by engaging in various delinquent acts like drug abuse, rape, robbery, cultism, hooliganism and vandalism that are dangerous to the home, community, school and the nation at large. The impact of drug abuse among youths has been a stigma of moral decadence, violence, thuggery, assault, madness and murder. This paper discusses the concept of drug abuse, types, causes, signs, symptoms and effects of drug abuse. The paper also tries to find out the involvement of Muslim youths in Keffi Municipal in drug abuse. The result of the investigation shows that 50.36% of the Muslim youths in Keffi Municipal are involved in drug abuse in one way or the other. This result also shows the common drugs abused by the Muslim youths in Keffi Municipal. These include cigarette, Marijuana (wiwi), blue, lara, farida, detail, tutolin with codeine, pakaline with codeine, magadone, Tramol etc. This is considered as serious problem because the Muslim youths in Keffi Municipal are being prepared to become the future leaders. Recommendations were such as prohibiting the sell of the identified drugs around Keffi Municipal and its environs.
Open Access
DYNAMCS OF ISLAMIC PRACTICE AMONG THE NYANKPA PEOPLE OF PANDA DEVELOPMENT AREA IN KARU LOCAL GOVERNMENT, NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA
(Department of Islamic Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2017-04-11) Abdullahi, Adamu Sulaiman
This study seeks to assess the spread of Islam among the Nyankpa ethnic group of Panda Development Area of Kara Local Government of Nasarawa State, Nigeria. A interview method was used to gather data from people in Panda Development Area. Data were collected from primary and secondaiy sources and analyzed using historical and descriptive study design to assess the spread of Islam among the Nyankpa ethnic group of Panda Development Area oj Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The results of the study reveal that illiteracy, poverty, language barriers are some the common constraints hindering the spread of Islam among the Nyankpa ethnic group of Panda Development Area. The study recommends that Muslim organizations and associations like the Jama'atu Nasril Islam, Jama'atul Izalatil Bid’ia Wa Iqama tis Sunnah, Fityanul Islam, Nigeria Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs etc. should assist in providing all the necessary infrastructure and other basic facilities including Muslim scholars and Da 'awah agents that will aid in spreading the message of Islam among the people of Nyankpa ethnic group of Panda Development Area of Karu Local Government
Open Access
DYNAMICS OF ISLAMIC EDUCA TION IN NASARAWA STATE
(Department of Islamic Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2020-02-02) Abdullahi, Adamu Sulaiman
Open Access
DYNAMICS OF ISLAMIC EDUCATION IN NASARAWA STATE.
(Department of Islamic Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2020-02-01) Abdullahi, Adamu Sulaiman
In Islamic education, there are several key concepts that are essential elements in the system.Theseincludes concept of religion (deen), the concept of man, the concept of knowledge (ilm), concept of wisdom (Hikmah), concept justice (’adl), the concept of charity etc. This book is based on the premise that Islamic Education in Nasarawa State plays a significant role in producing an integrated personality of young generation in order to fulfil the needs of the nation in the twenty-first century. Thus, it argues that there is a need for an integrated school curriculum which could develop all student potentials. This book is important as it address several key issues related directly to the effectiveness of the implementation of Islamic Education curriculum and the changes undergone by the Muslim in the process of acquiring Islamic Education. It is clear that Islamic Education has rapidly progressed and well accepted in Nasarawa State educational mainstream particularly among the Muslims. Despite these, the book revealed that some Islamic Education teachers in Nasarawa State still have less adequate knowledge of the integrated concept of Islamic Education. Also, the book discovered that there were some identified problems such as lack of cooperation from the school leaderships, undesirable school environments, exam-oriented trend as well as the inadequacy of teachers in some schools which hinders the effectiveness of the implementation of adequate Islamic Education in the State among the Muslims. Accordingly, the book suggested that all Islamic education stakeholders in Nasarawa State should take necessary steps to ensure the future improvement of Islamic Education in Nasarawa State.