Muslims of Nasarawa State: A Survey
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2012-01-06
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Department of Islamic Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi
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This paper first gives an introduction to Nasarawa State, giving information about its population, the ethnicities of its peoples and their occupations, and estimated percentages of Muslims and Christians. The paper then moves to more detailed discussions of sects among the Muslims, the various ways Muslims are educated, and their participation in and attitudes towards politics and government. It concludes with surveys of Muslim NGOs and prominent scholars and other individuals, with specific details on three Muslim NGOs and three individual Muslims active in the state.
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1. Mallam Ladan Kambari. 110 years. Islamic Teacher and Farmer Keffi. 16/03/2011 at Keffi. 2. Alhassan Abubakar. Civil Servant. 47 years. Keffi. 16/03/2011 at Keffi. 3. Muhammad Sirajo A. Sabo. Deputy Chairman Council of ULAMA JIBWIS Nasarawa State and Principal Asasul Islam Schools of JIBWIS. Tudun Wada. Keffi. 47 years. 16/03/2011 at Keffi. 4. ASP Muhammad Dahir. Ameer Muslim Youth Foundation Lafia and Chief Imam Nasarawa State Polytechnic Lafia. 14/03/2011 at Lafia