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Almajirci As a Challenge in Katsina Metropolis, Nigeria
(Department of Islamic Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2021-12-11) Mustapha, Abdullahi; Dansabo, Tasiu Muhammad; Yahaya, Sulaiman
The research was conducted in Katsina metropolis on Almajirci as a challenge in Katsina metropolis, Nigeria. The objectives of the study are to understand the nature of Almajiranci system, study the socio-economic causes of Almajiranci system, assess the relationship between poverty and Almajirci, find out the impact of Almajiranci on child education and find ways to improve the system. The study adopted Anomie or Strain Theory theoretical framework is used to explain the Almajirci and phenomenon of Almajiranci in Katsina metropolis. For the methodology, the study adopted a cross sectional study design and methodological triangulation to elicit data from the respondents and participants. Therefore, a total of 386 questionnaires were administered for the quantitative data and for the qualitative data. Three (3) adolescents Almijrai were purposively selected for In-Depth interview (IDI) and two with their teachers making a total of five (5) IDIs. The study found among others that there is no significant change between how the Almajiri system of education was operated in the past and present. The schools still maintain the old system of teaching students to sit in a circle where there is available space at the house of the teacher (Malam). The study recommends that there is the need for the religious leaders and other stakeholders to change the orientation of the owners or proprietors (Malam) of the Almajiri schools to standardize the system for better
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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
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Assessment of the Relationship between Shi’ah Brothers and Izala Movement in Kebbi State, Nigeria
(Department of Islamic Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2021-11-10) Abdulkareem, Lawal,; Yahaya, Sulaiman
The Shi'ah and Izala movements are two groups that are occasionally involved in crises that threaten peaceful coexistence of the Muslim community not only in Kebbi State but also in many parts of Nigeria. The crises between the members of the two groups in most cases occur because the formation of Izala almost took place simultaneously with the Iranian revolution of 1979. Therefore, majority of the Muslim youths who initially joined the Izala movement which was established in 1978, were at the same time very much impressed with the successful overthrow of the Shah of Iran and the establishment of an Islamic government by the Iranians. They therefore gradually started to focus their attention on Iran. Books and magazines were sent to them in large numbers which explained among others about Shi'ah and its ideology. Most of them were however ignorant of the doctrine of Shi'ah. Being aware of the Shi’ah ideology of the Iranians, the Izala preachers started to admonish the Muslims against the doctrine of the sect. They also warned that even though the Iranians succeeded in making a revolution under the banner of Islam, yet, it is against the Shari'ah to follow or support them because of their sacrilegious Shi'ah ideology. (Sheikh Abdurrahman) Other issues which in addition widen the scope of their differences include (from the part of the Shi'ah): permission of mut’ah—fixed-term temporary marriage—which is not acceptable within the Sunni community; the abuse of many prominent Companions of the Prophet (SAW) including A'ishah (RA); organizing demonstrations for the sake of Ashura and International Quds day commemorations; etc. and (from the part of the Izala): regarding any Muslim who believes in all the above mentioned issues as a Shi'ah follower and a14Kafir They also made it as part of their fundamental duties in all their public preaching centres to explain about Shi'ah and its effects on the Muslim community. In view of the fact that crises between the two groups continue to occur from time to time because of these ideological differences, this paper intends to assess this strained relationship in Kebbi State in order to find possible solutions that will pave way for the two groups to live together in harmony, tolerance and peaceful coexistence
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Challenges of Muslim Women Da'wah in Nasarawa State
(Department of Islamic Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2019-01-12) Yahaya, Sulaiman; Mu'allimu, Aminu Kambari
Da'wah is a collective responsibility of all Muslim communities. In Nasarawa state of Nigeria, participation of women in Da'wah has been observed to be inadequate and bedeviled with numerous challenges. The research combines both library and field research methods. The library data comprises primary sources of Islamic Law which are the Qur'an and Sunnah and their commentaries. Ideas and views of Muslim scholars on Da'wah were also obtained, examined and properly analyzed. The research discovered that women Da'wah groups in Nasarawa State are numerous but the number of Da'wah workers for each group has been critically examined to be grossly inadequate. This has been likened to several reasons: one of which is inadequate funding and support from either the general public or the government to aid the groups in delivering the work of Da'wah efficiently.The research recommends that government as well as private individuals should show readiness to augment the efforts of the women Da'wah groups in Nasarawa State through financial and any other support to get them well prepared to the service of Allah whenever and wherever they are called upon to deliver the Da'wah services.
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Condemnation of Riddah Acts in Hausa Land by Sheikh ‘Uthman Bin Foduye: Lessons to the Contemporary Muslim Community
(Department of Islamic Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2021-09-10) Abdulkareem, Lawal; Yahaya, Sulaiman
During the period of Sheikh ‘Uthman bin Foduye, Riddah (apostasy) among the Muslims of Hausa land was a very common phenomenon. Most of the Hausa rulers and their supporters, before the Jihad, were unbelievers through apostasy. Even though they claimed to be Muslims, yet they engaged in what had been agreed upon by the Muslim scholars to be acts of disbelief, Sheikh ‘Uthman condemned and fought against different types of Riddah such as worshipping of stones and tress, syncretism and allying with unbelievers. These and other sacrilegious acts shall be examined by this paper with a view to extracting the lessons derived from the measures taken by the Sheikh to the contemporary Muslim community.
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The Contributions of Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN) in Promoting Unity Among Muslim Ummah in Keffl Area Council of Nasarawa Area Unit
(Department of Islamic Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2019-07-12) Mu'allimu, Aminu Kambari; Yahaya, Sulaiman; Adamu, Tanko Isah
AbstractT his paper seeks to explore the efforts of the Muslim Students' Society of Nigeria (MSSN) in Promoting Unity among the Muslim Youth. The paper surveyed the historical antecedents of the formation of MSSN in Nigeria as well as its programmers and challenges. The paper highlights the initial purpose of forming the organization which is to unite and provide opportunity for the Muslim students who were denied access to modern education by the Christian missionaries. The paper listed some of the activities of the society» towards uniting Muslim youths in particular and Muslim Ummah (community) in general, which includes the weekly meetings, visitation of hospitals, graveyards, assisting the orphans, public lectures to students and communities among others. The study discovers that, the society> was formed in order to bring all Muslims in closer union and inculcate in them the true Islamic spirit of brotherhood and absolute faith in Allah as the only basis for the achievement of peace among mankind. The paper adopts textual and analytical methodology in undertaking the study. The paper recommend tolerance among all religiousfollowers.
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ENHANCING ISLAMIC DA'WAH AND SPREAD OF KNOWLEDGE VIA SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS
(Department of Islamic Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2021-01-11) Muhammad, Maga Sule; Yahaya, Sulaiman
Tins research centered on enhancing Islamic Da'wah and Islamic teachings through the usage of social media. The purpose of this research was to examine how Muslims make use of social media to enhance Da'wah and Islamic knowledge among Muslims and non-Muslims, and the various Muslim scholars and groups on social media platforms who utilized the new technology to propagate the message of Islam. The paper adopted qualitative and analytical research methodologies in analyzing the issue in the research article, the paper also conducted an in-depth interview with two respondents at different intervals. Consequently, this paper explored the newest means of tapping the treasures of social media towards augmenting Da'wah activities and spreading the knowledge of Islam. The paper identified various individual Muslim scholars and groups that created pages/channels on Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp, Telegram, Twitter, and other social media platforms to enhance Islamic da'wah and knowledge. Hence, the paper found out that social media is a workable and genuine tool for the propagation ideals of Islam.
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EXAMINATION OF SYNCRETIC PRACTICES AMONG MUSLIMS IN NASARAWA STATE FROM ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE
(Department of Islamic Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2021-10-11) Yahaya, Sulaiman
Different disciplines have explored the history of Islam in Nasarawa State which started in the early 18th century. However, the impact of religious syncretism on its core may have not been given much attention. Therefore, this thesis examined the extent of the involvement of Muslims in syncretic activities in Nasarawa State with a view to identifying the nature of their involvement and its impact on their Tawhid. The research employed interview-based method to obtain data. The study employed the use of eclectic theoretical approach, specifically using Ritual theory, Action theory and theory of Tawhid as the befitting theoretical guide for the analysis of data. The findings of the reseach revealed the prevalence of religious syncretism among Muslims in Nasarawa State, and the study thus concluded on the note that-the impact of their involvement on Islamic syncretism is on the negative side. This is also an indication that the concept of Tawhid (the doctrine of absolute Unity of Allah) is not yet understood and digested by many Muslims within the Islamic and cultural milieu of Nasarawa State. The study thus recommended that some qualified Islamic scholars should participate in making da’awah their sole activities on the eradication of this phenomenon. Concerted effort is necessary among allstake holders to emphasise that the practice of sorcery, divination, magic, sacrifice to idols/spirits and other forms of idolatry, which are reminiscence of the African Traditional Religion (ATR), being intergrated with the spritual and mundane aspects Tawhid, are put to an end.
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ISLAM, POLITICAL LEADERS AND MISMANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS IN NIGERIA
(Department of Islamic Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2019-01-11) Mu'allimu, Aminu Kambari; Muhammad, Maishanu Aliyu; Yahaya, Sulaiman
There are three arms of government in Nigeria namely, executive, legislatures and judiciary. With the exclusion of the last category the first two always get themselves into power through the conduct of election which by this,they have become political leaders. Islam considers leadership as a trust and not as an avenue for self-enrichment, extravagancy and spending of public funds without justification. The public funds are always under the watch and control of the leaders especially President and state governors, instead of utilizing the funds to provide quality education, portable and clean water, stable electricity, good roads, maintenance of security and safety of citizens, etc. but diversion and mismanagement of the funds become rampant nowadays. The aim of this article is to draw the attention of the leaders who mismanaged public resources to cease from this ungodly act and to remind the perpetrators about the consequences of doing so. The methodology adopted in this article is the use of relevant literatures both from library and internet. This research paper is important in the sense that it would serve as a consciousness-raising to the leaders, followers and the researchers in handling the public funds with trust. The findings of the study reveal that some state governors uses public funds for personal gain especially by saving them in the banks to accrue the interest. We recommend that public funds should be utilized appropriately by all the leaders without compromise while those that mismanaged the funds should be forced by the law to repay the money and be punished in accordance to the provision of law.
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Islamic Appraisal of Syncretic Practices among Muslims in Lafia and Akwanga L.G.A of Nasarawa State
(Department of Islamic Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2021-03-16) M.A, Muhibbu-din; Yahaya, Sulaiman
Different disciplines have explored the history of Islam in Nasarawa State which started in the early 18th century. However, the impact of the practice of Syncretism among the Muslims has not been systematically studied. Therefore, this paper examines the extent of the involvement of Muslims in the practice of syncretism in Nasarawa State, with a view to assessing the impact of TawhTd on them. In agreement with previous researches, this study notes thatthe practice of syncretism is still in existence amidst the Muslims of Nasarawa State. Field work carried out in the Lafia and Akwanga Local Government Areas of Nasarawa State indicated a high level of practices of religious syncretism among the Muslims. It also revealed that certain worldly factors of this contemporary age which include emphasis on job promotion, love charm, monogamy, economic prosperity and adversity, lack of employment, as well as ignorance are responsible for the widespread of this phenomenon. The paper recommends that Sorcery, divination, sacrifice to idols and spirits, magic and other forms of idolatry practices are reminiscences of African Traditional Religions which Islam has come to abolish. Islam has come as exhortation, a healing for the diseases of the (human) hearts, a mercy and guidance for those who believe. Therefore, Muslims should jettison idolatry practices and repose genuine faith in Allah, the only Worshippable being, and follow the Sunnah of the noble Prophet (SAW). Islamic groups or organizations engaging in Da’wah activities should intensify effort in preaching the creed of TawhTd among others. Relentless and ceaseless religious campaigns and awareness should be mounted by Muslim scholars everywhere in the villages and towns of Nasarawa State with a view to making the Muslim syncreticsrealise the evil effects of syncretism. They could be made to realise that Islam is a perfect and pure religion whichintegrates the spiritual and mundane aspects of life through the concept of TawhTd, which refers all matters of faith and worship to Allah (SWT) alone for the solution of all kinds of problems that may face human existence.
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ISLAMIC APPRAISAL OF THE PRACTICE OF BOKANCI (SORCERY) AMONG MUSLIMS IN NASARAWA SOUTH
(Department of Islamic Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2020-06-11) Abdullahi, Adamu Sulaiman; Yahaya, Sulaiman
Different disciplines have examined the history of Islam in Nasarawa South Senatorial Zone in particular and Nasarawa State in general which started in the early 18th century. However, the impact of the practice of Bokanci among the Muslims has not been systematically studied. Therefore, this paper examines the extent of the involvement of Muslims in the practice of Bokanci in Nasarawa State using the Southern zone as a case study, with a view to assessing impact of Tawhid on them. In agreement with previous researches, this study notes that the issue and practice of Bokanci is still in existence amidst the Muslims of Nasarawa South. Field work carried out in the five Local Government Areas of the Nasarawa South indicated a high level of Bokanci as an aspect of religious syncretism among the Muslims. It also revealed that certain factors of this contemporary age which include emphasis on job promotion, love charm, monogamy, economic prosperity and adversity, lack of employment, as well as ignorance are responsible for the widespread of this phenomenon. The paper recommends that the Islamicgroups and organizations engaging in Da ’wah activities should intensify effort in preaching the creed of TawhTdamong others. Relentless and ceaseless religious campaigns and awareness could be mounted by Muslim scholars everywhere in the villages and towns of Nasarawa South with a view to making the Bokaye and their clients realise the evil effects of syncretism (particularly, Bokanci). They could be made to realise that Islam is a perfect and pure religion which integrates the spiritual and mundane aspects of life through the concept of Tawhid which refers all matters of faith and worship to Allah (SWT) alone for the solution of all kinds of problems that may face human existence.
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ISLAMIC CURE TO THE POLITICAL THUGGERY AMONG MUSLIM YOUTH IN L.G.A, NASARAWASTATE
(Department of Islamic Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2017-09-03) Yahaya, Sulaiman
Political thuggery is any act of intimidation, violence, hooliganism, brutality or gangsterism, weather leading to death or not, calculated to pose a threat or score political gain before, during or after election. Youths are termed as the active category from which so much is expected to achieve the societal uoals like economic prosperity, political stability and social justice. Using interview method of data collection, the paper combines both library and field work to investigate into the acts of thuggery among youth in Lafia Local Go\ eminent of Nasarawa State. The research found that politicians and some hooligans use financial inducement to lure the Muslim youth in Lafia Local Government to unnecessarily engage in political thuggery and general social disturbances which signal negative political atmosphere in Lafia Local Government. The research found again that lives and properties were destroyed, people’s image was tarnished and there was general political dissatisfaction. The research recommends among other things that the Imams should preach peace and bring out theconsequences of thuggery to the notice of worshippers.
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ISLAMIC POSITION ON BANDITRY AND KIDNAPPING IN NIGERIA
(Department of Islamic Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2020-10-13) Amiinu, Mu'allimu Kambari; Aliyu, Ibrahim Musaddad; Yahaya, Sulaiman
Banditry and Kidnapping are social and contemporary problems in Nigeria, the issue critical that attract attention of security agencies and governs at all levels. There are many attempts to curtail the menace which put abortive. This paper aim at finding the solution this problem from the perspective of Islam which is believe to divine that sort all time. The used in caring out the research is historical method where data were collected from both primary and secondary sources, through interview, observations, news from printed and non-printed media as well as Sharia’ah concept of Hirabah and fasad. The study ascertain that the problem of banditry and kidnapping started in southern part of the country and introduced in Northern Nigeria in the recent time around 2012. The paper recommend the used of divine laws, sincerity from both law makers and the perpetrator of the act through justice, and reconciliation in approaching the problem of banditry and kidnapping.
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The Menace of Thuggery among Muslim Communities in Nasarawa State: An Islamic Solution
(Department of Islamic Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2017-01-01) Abdullahi, Adamu Sulaiman; Yahaya, Sulaiman
Thuggery can he termed as any act of intimidation, violence, hooliganism, brutality or gangsterism, whether leading to death or not, calculated to pose a threat or scale an opponent or perceived opponents before, during or after an event and aimed at achieving undue result or advantage. It is an act of inciting or causing others to act in disorderly manner, or a situation of being in illegal possession of or usage of offensive weapons with the aim of scaring, intimidating or destroying the lives and properties of an opponent. The practice of thuggery has become a worrisome problem among the Muslim Community in Nasarawa State where youth are seen destroying properties or intimidating people as a result of trivial issues be it football, political campaigns, youth forum or social events. This paper adopts analytical and descriptive methodology to arrive at a conclusion. The paper finds out that the practice of thuggery among Muslim youth in Nasarawa State is basically due to idleness among youth and the inability of the government to provide the youth with reasonable jobs that can occupy them and keep them busy. The paper recommends that government and other stakeholders should do everything possible to ensure that youth are provided with jobs thtit will keep them busy so as to control their emotions and psychology.
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POLITICAL LEADERS IN NIGERIA AND MISMANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS: ISLAMIC PANACEA
(Department of Islamic Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2019-06-06) Mu'allimu, Aminu Kambari; Muhammad, Maishanu Aliyu; Yahaya, Sulaiman
There are three arms of government in Nigeria namely, executive, legislatures and judiciary. With the exclusion of the last category the first two always get themselves into power through the conduct of election which by this,they have become political leaders. Islam considers leadership as a trust and not as an avenue for self-enrichment, extra vagancy and spending of public funds without justification. The public funds are always under the watch and control of the leaders especially state governors, instead of utilizing the funds to provide quality education, portable and clean water, stable electricity, good roads, maintenance of security and safety of citizens, etc. but diversion and mismanagement of the funds become rampant nowadays. The aim of this article is to draw the attention of the leaders who mismanaged public resources to cease from this ungodly act and to remind the perpetrators about the consequences of doing so.The methodology adopted in this article is the use of relevant literatures both library and internet together alongside interviewing the stakeholders concerned. This research paper is important in the sense that it would serve as a consciousness-raising to the leaders, followers and the researchers in handling the public funds with trust, our findings revealed that some state governors uses public funds for personal gain especially by saving them in the bank to accrue the interest. We recommends that public funds should be utilized appropriately by all the leaders without compromise while those that mismanaged the funds should be forced by the law to repay the money and be punished in accordance to the provision of law.
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POLITICAL THUGGERY AMONG MUSLIM YOUTH IN LAFIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA NASARAWA STATE
(Department of Islamic Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2016-07-24) Yahaya, Sulaiman; Ruqayya, Abubakar Kaura
Political thuggery is any act of intimidation, violence, hooliganism, brutality or gangsterism, weather leading to death or not. calculated to pose a threat or score political gain before, during or after election. Youths are termed as the active category from which so much is expected to achieve the societal goals like economic prosperity, political stability and social justice. The paper combines both library and field work. The research discovered that politicians and some hooligans use financial inducement to lure the Muslim youth in Lafia Local Government to unnecessarily engage in political thuggery and general social disturbances which signal negative political atmosphere in Lafia Local Government. The research found that lives and properties were destroyed, people’s image was tarnished and there was general political dissatisfaction. The research recommend among other things that the Imams should preach peace and bring out the consequences of thuggery to the notice of worshippers.
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RELEVANCE OF ISLAMIC ETHICS FOR NIGERIAN MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS
(Department of Islamic Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2019-06-19) Yahaya, Sulaiman; Aliyu, Ibrahim Musaddad; Muhammad, Maishanu Aliyu
As part of being a religion of complete code of conduct, Islam is concerned itself with the health of its adherents. The aim of this research is to look at the relevance of Islamic professional rules of conduct for medical practitioners in Nigeria. Some immoral acts are seemingly exhibited by the persons working under medical profession which include illicit affairs among the members who are not married to each other, quack or fake acclaimed medical doctors who engage in surgery for patience. This work is significant in the sense that it serves as a reference material to be consulted for further research and use also it will help the medical professionals to be acquainted with Islamic teaching on their profession and it will create awareness for the workers concerned. The medical professionals should seek knowledge of the Qur’an and Sunnah in order to be updating themselves on Islamic ethics, what they have learnt should be put into practice and Muslim leaders should have a joint forum which would serve as a medium for meeting to discuss ethical matters concerning Islam and it would also be an opportunity for induction of newly employed into the profession.
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ROLE OF ISLAMIC STUDIES TEACHER OF SECONDARY SCHOOL IN REFORMING SOCIETY IN NASARAWA STATE
(Department of Islamic Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2019-10-18) Yahaya, Sulaiman; Tijjani, Rufai Ahmad
Education does not mean only teaching people to know what they do not know. It also means teaching them to behave better than they do. Because of the inseparable bond between Islam and education, the teacher in school has to be committed to the society and answerable to the people. His actions and words are the targets of scrutiny. More so, he must be a dependable and responsible person whose role does not end with one, two or three hour teaching, thereby coming to an end, but it continues even after, implying that his professional duty is one that extends to the society. An Islamic studies teacher in school must be one who tries to relate the Islamic perspective to the academic subjects that he teaches. If subjects are not Islamized, the result is that students may not view Allah (S.W.T) to be the Author and Controller of the Universe.
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THE ROLE OF MUSLIM WOMEN DA'WAH ORGANIZATIONS IN DERADICALIZING POLITICAL ACTIVITIES IN NASARAWA STATE
(Department of Islamic Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2018-01-15) Abdullahi, Adamu Sulaiman; Yahaya, Sulaiman; Kaura, Ruqayya Abubakar
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ZAKATABILITY FROM THE SALARY OF MUSLIM CIVIL SERVANTS IN NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA
(Department of Islamic Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2022-07-02) Mairafi, Salihu Liman; Yahaya, Sulaiman; Muhammad, Maishanu Aliyu
This research aims to create awareness among Muslim civil servants that they can pay zakat from their savings with the cooperative society. Muslim civil servants who joined cooperative societies in their various places of work, their salary every month and from the source used to be deducted and kept under the custody of the cooperative society. Some save a huge amount of money and leave it alone until retirement, but unfortunately, when the money reaches the prescribed scale (nisab) for zakat, many are unaware of giving the right of Allah to the beneficiaries. The methodology used in this work was library-based and interviews with the relevant stakeholders. This work is significant in the sense that it would educate those who are not aware of paying zakat from their salary that accumulates under the care and trust of cooperative society, and also the researchers can use it as reference material. In conclusion, it encourages Muslim civil servants to always seek knowledge about their money and pay the zakat. The findings revealed that the management of the Islamic cooperative society used to inform members when their funds were due for zakat. No matter what, we recommend that zakat should be paid.