Scholarly Works in Arabic & Islamic Studies
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Item Street begging among muslims in Ibadan - on islam and social manners(Centre for Sustainable Development, University of Ibadan, 2020-07) Oladosu-Uthman, H.; Abdulsalam, M. K.Almsgiving/charity is one of the pillars of Islam and highly recommended as a duty, however begging as a profession is totally prohibited. However, some segments of the Muslim community have exploited the Islamic window of benevolence by turning themselves beggars. This paper examined the socio-cultural as well as religio-social effects of begging among Muslims and how the two have impacted the image of Islam and Muslims in a contemporary plural society such as Nigeria. The paper focused on the carefree attitude of both the government and the people towards the beautification and environmental sanitation system of the city of Ibadan. It interrogated the environmental degradation and the menace that beggars constantly constitute. It used structured interviews to elicit data from selected beggars from three locations in Ibadan. The paper sought to know: why poverty is synonymous with Muslims; what mechanisms are in place by Islam to deal with poverty within the Muslim community and how these mechanisms have impacted the lives of Muslims; and to what extent Muslims can engage in begging?Item Promoting national integration through interreligious dialogue in Gombe State University, Nigeria(Arabic & Islamic Studies units of the Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos, 2024-06) Oladosu, A. A.; Abubakar, F.; Oladosu-Uthman, H.; Abdulsalam, M. K.Religion has, over the years, become a major fault line threatening Nigeria’s corporate existence. This is true when attention is given to the existing relationship among Christians and Muslims in the country. This relationship, unarguably, is characterized by hatred, deceit, bigotry and intolerance. The malaise has also affected the tertiary institutions in the country where the cliche of ‘live and let live’ is expected to thrive. All these have continued to threaten the peaceful atmosphere in Nigeria and also contributed to her lack of national integration and development. This paper examines the extant interreligious situation on the Gombe State University campus. It also explores the necessity or otherwise of the introduction of courses on inter-religious dialogue as a viable instrument of peace-making and peace-building and as a tool for achieving national integration and development. The paper uses an online survey method to elicit responses from undergraduate students in the university on their perceptions of religious conflicts on the Gombe State University campus in particular and how peaceful coexistence can be achieved in Nigeria in general. The paper emphasises the need for religious practitioners to embrace the culture of peace and celebrate commonalities, which can assist in achieving a more united and virile nation rather than differences that are being used as catalysts for religious crisis. It recommends that inter faith/inter- religious courses need to be incorporated as general and compulsory courses in the Nigerian University curricula.Item Challenges of teaching, learning and application of AL-Fara’id in Lagos and Oyo States, Nigeria: an exposition(Nigerian Association of Teachers of Arabic & Islamic Studies (NATAIS), Lagos State Branch, 2025-01) Busari, J. M.; Abdulsalam, M. K.; Adeoye, T. O.Application of Islamic law (Shariah) in Yorubaland, Southwest Nigeria has been a herculean task for over a century due to its non-statutory recognition. The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria as amended (2011) recognizes the application of shariah on Muslim personal laws, such as succession, marriage and divorce as provisioned in the Qur'an and Sunnah. However, its absence creates challenges in the application of Islamic law of inheritance (al-fara’id) on Muslim estates amidst its obligation in Islam and dearth of its teaching and learning among Muslims for decades, thus, it affects Muslims socially, economically and religiously. Therefore, this paper concisely unearths the institutionalization of al-fara’id in Islam and its socio-economic benefits. It then analyzes the concept of teaching and learning in Islam and the challenges of al-fara’id’s teaching, learning and application among Muslims of Lagos and Oyo states. It was discovered that non-statutory application of shariah, meagre literary production of al-fara’id books, shortage of competent hands to teach Islamic law in both western and Islamic schools among others are the challenges facing alfara’id teaching, learning and application. The paper then suggests that Muslims at all levels should agitate for the implementation of Shariah in Yorubaland and support the activities of the Independent Shariah Panels and all available scholars of al-fiara’id in Lagos and Oyo States in promoting the culture of applying Islamic law of inheritance on estates as enjoined by Allah under Islamic law.Item Yoruba muslim youths and the problems of identity in the midst of diversity(Faculty of Social Sciences, National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria, 2018-12) Abdulsalam, M. K.; Adeogun, J. A.Identity is an ambiguous term with assumptions about its meaning and relevance to peoples' understanding of Muslim youths' response or behaviour to issues in the society. Therefore, this study seeks to examine the way of life that defines who, a Muslim youth is. Is he one whose practice of Islam separates him from others or one whose Islam accommodates innovations and diversities? Taking cognizance of the position of Muslim youth to the Yoruba culture and the interactional patterns that characterize everyday encounters among people; greetings by prostration, kneeling and bending as major ways by which Yoruba express respect for their elders, dressing for both male and female Muslims as outlook to life, have all become point of arguments and diversities among Muslim youths in Ibadan. On account of these, some youths deliberately reject the taslim (Islamic greeting) of their fellow Muslims, they also disrespect elders who do not share their opinions. These issues have led to disputes and malice which shamelessly resulted to enmity and disunity within the Muslim ummah. Consequently, this paper attempts to find solution to these problems of identity among Muslim youths.Item Ulama’ versus African traditional religion practitioners: a experience of Shaykh Muritada AbdulSalam with Egungiin ritualists in Ibadan(Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies, University of Ibadan, 2019-05) Abdulsalam, M. K.The introduction of Islam to Yorubaland was preceeded by African Traditional Religion (ATR) which was the only recognized way of holding celestial communion. God was worshiped through various Orisa (deities) such as Esu, Sango, Ova, Orisa-nla, Orisa-Oko, Ogun, Oro, Ere-Ibeji, Oke-Ibadan, Yemoja, Egungun etc. With the arrival of Islam, and as opposed to the Islamic doctrine of Taivhid Ar-Rububiyyah (Maintaining the unity of lordship) and Taivhid Al-lbadah (Maintaining the unity of worship), Muslim scholars ('ulania) in Yorubaland engaged so much in peaceful public and private da'wah (lecture), which no doubt, condemned worshipping of other beings except Allah. Their painstaking efforts gradually led to the serious decline and lack of interest of many indigenous people in practising fetishism religion. In some cases, their efforts called for violent reactions from ATR worshipers. Therefore, this study aims at examining the experience of Shaykh Muritada AbdulSalam (1921-2007) with one of the renowned Egunguns in Ibadan, known as Abidi-Elege. The research made use of phenomenological and historical analytical method. Findings from the study reveal that religious conflicts have occurred between Muslim scholars and ATR adherents. The study, therefore, proffers some salient recommendations, among others, that are highly important to create peaceful avenues for mutual inter-faith dialogue as well as to checkmate the monster of religious intolerance, insensitivity and fanaticism, paving the way for peaceful coexistence.Item Towards inclusive education in South-West Nigeria: the Hizmet movement efforts(Kenneth Dike Library, University of Ibadan, 2025-06) Abdulsalam, M. K.; Usman, M. O.The Hizmet Movement (HM), inspired by Turkish scholar Fethullah Gillen (1941- 2025), is globally recognized for its commitment to education, interfaith dialogue and community development. In Nigeria, particularly in the South- West region, the movement has played an essential role in transforming the educational landscape, yet scholarly inquiry into its contributions in South- West remains limited. This study’, therefore explores the Hizmet Movement's educational support initiatives in South- West Nigeria, with a focus on how these efforts promote educational equity, spiritual growth and community development. Transformative Education Theory ( TET) was used as the framework, while the qualitative research method was ad opted. Oral interviews were conducted with four key informants who served as the Hizmet officers. The findings revealed key educational programs, such as the University Foundation Program (UFP) and Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) counselling programs, which offer academic coaching, mentorship, and scholarships to underprivileged students. Other notable initiatives include the provision of boreholes in public schools, establishment of Light Houses (LH) for moral and academic development, and scholarship schemes that eliminate financial barriers to higher education. The movement also fosters social harmony through interfaith educational dialogues, youth leadership conferences, and teacher training workshops. This study contributes to understanding the role of faith- based organisations in promoting inclusive education, ethical leadership, and sustainable development in sub-Saharan Africa.Item Text versus context: Yoruba culture, islamic law and naming ceremonies in southern Nigerian(Department of Religious and Cultural Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Port Harcourt, 2022-07) Abdulsalam, M. K.Experience has shown that day-to-day practices of some aspects of Islam in Yoruba land comes under influence of local practices in the areas of belief known as tawhid, festivals, marriage and matrimonial administration, naming ceremony, greetings etc. So it is not surprising that many Muslims find it difficult to detach themselves from those local cultures after the acceptance of Islam. This paper, therefore, examined the interplay of Islam and Yoruba culture in the area of naming ceremony. Also, it discussed the systematic ways used by the early Muslim scholars to accommodate some Yoruba traditional beliefs and practices, which came from the polytheist orientation. The framework involves the theory of acculturation. While the basic research methodology used was historical method. Findings from this paper revealed that some aspects of Yoruba cultures of welcoming a new born were systematically reformed by the early Muslim scholars, using the principle of "give and take”.Item Islam and human rights violations: an appraisal of the #EndSARSProtest against police brutality and extrajudicial killings in Nigeria(Faculty of Arts, Ekiti State University, Ekiti State, 2022-05) Abdulsalam, M. K.This study examined, from rubric of Islamic Law, the human rights violations in the recent #EndSARS protest against police brutality in Nigeria. The method adopted in the study was qualitative. Data were generated from secondary sources which included Islamic Law books, academics journals, newspaper reports and other online sources. Findings from this study revealed that, Special Anti- Robbery Squad (SARS) is notorious for its brutality and human rights abuses. Such as extra-judicial killings, illegal detention, extortions, confiscation of properties, wrong accusations etc. Paradoxically, the #End SARS protesters, in the process of agitating for their rights, violated other peoples' rights, such as freedom of movement and protection against the destruction of properties. This, consequently, made the Nigerian economy suffered huge losses of billions of naira. The paper, therefore, recommends that the Federal Government, in collaboration with security agencies and other relevant stakeholders in Nigeria, should create avenues for peaceful and organised protests, interaction with the general populace and, most importantly, listen to the millions of voices calling' for police reform. Police Officers should also be regularly appraised on human rights compliance and erring officers prosecuted. Youths should also embrace peaceful protests, and civil societies, religious and traditional leaders should make it a point o f duty to campaign against violent demonstrations by the youths.Item Imamship order in Ofiki land(Department of Religions & Peace Studies, Faculty of Arts, Lagos State University, Ojo, 2024-06) Situ, W. A.; Abdulsalam, M.Ofiki land as a Muslim dominated town formerly maintained a single and united Muslim ’ummah (community) in the early era of Islam but now split into three Muslim ummahs engendering it to not have a paramount chief imam, imamship is a pivotal phenomenon in Islam which must be handled with a strict adherence to Shari’ah. This paper is the first to look into the imamship succession practice in Ofiki land as no written record(s) on Islam in Ofiki is available or accessible or traceable. The study was carried out with the aim to picturing out the succession of imamship practice among Ofiki Muslims towards establishing its deviances as against the Islamic imamship laid down principles. The study adopted historical research method and employed in-depth interviews with thirteen participants and personal observations as the research instruments. It is revealed that Ofiki Muslim ’ummah is disintegrated and battles with some internal religious crises based on claims of superiority complex, using of number to oppress groups and traditionalisation and indigenisation of Islam by subjecting Islamic affairs under non-Muslim rulers. Imams are appointed based on Shari’ah principles through shura and consideration of the most knowledgeable and most accepted ‘ulama’u by the majority in the ’ummah rotationally between two quarters but not on lineage selection as practised in some Muslim communities where Imam’s selection it is permanent to a few clans in the towns. However, problem of appointment of Chief Imams lingers and non-acceptability of a Central Chief Imam of Ofiki land remains a battle as the processes are not devoid of some abnormalities.Item Fatwa house and the administration of Al-Farā’iḍ: a tripartite analysis of law, ethics and social implications(Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies, University of Ibadan, 2022-05) Abdulsalam, M. K.Administration of al-farā'iḍ, the distribution of deceased Muslim's estate, is a complicated and highly significant aspect of Islamic family laws, encompassing legal, ethical, social, and gender-related considerations within Muslim communities. This paper presents a critical analysis of the role of the Fatwa House in Kisi, Oyo State, Nigeria, in the administration of Islamic inheritance laws within Nigeria’s plural legal system. Established as a community-based Islamic adjudicatory body, the Fatwa House addresses estate distribution and related disputes through Sharīʿah-compliant mechanisms. The study investigates the legal foundations of its operations, its alignment with constitutional and evidentiary laws, and its capacity to function as an alternative to formal judicial systems. It also examines the ethical implications of its rulings, especially concerning gender equity, procedural fairness, and interfaith participation. The research explores the social impact of the institution, including its role in promoting community trust, religious adherence, and peaceful family resolutions. Through a combined doctrinal legal analysis and qualitative case study methodology, this study provides a comprehensive understanding of how the Kisi Fatwa House operates within a legal pluralistic society.