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ISLAMIC LEARNING IN NUPELAND (1750-1982)
(1983-02) ABDULRAHMAN, S.
Islamic learning in Nupe land started almost concurrently with the inception of Islam into the Nupe country, about the middle of the 18th Century. This followed the practice of Islam which made literacy and acquisition of knowledge incumbent on every muslim. This study has been undertaken primarily to examine the rate at which the traditional Islamic learning has developed in the area and, at the same time, to assess the impact of this traditional system of education upon the Nupe people and their culture. The work is divided into six chapters. The first chapter discusses the Nupe traditional religious practices prior to Islam in order to provide a basis for comparison with Islamic religious practices. Chapter two discusses the establishment of Arabic Schools and the emergence of first Arabic writings Chapter three examines Islamic education generally and assesses its impact upon the Nupe people. The role of the teacher in the traditional system of Islamic education is examined in chapter four, while chapter five discusses some of the characteristics of the traditional Islamic Schools versus those of some Western oriented Schools, which also give Islamic education. The concluding chapter examines the sources of revenue for the two categories of educational institutions and discovers that the Western oriented schools are solely sponsored by the government of the area while the private Arabic Schools are left mainly in the hands of proprietors and private organisations. This implies that Western oriented schools have stronger sources of funds and are, generally, more equipped and more organised than the private Arabic Schools. The chapter closes with some suggestions for, the improvement of the quality of Islamic education generally throughout the Nupe country.
THE SPREAD OF ISLAM IN IJESALAND (1860 - 1968)
(1988-04) ADELEYE, M. O.
Islam, like any other religion in the society is an all-pervading phenomenon transforming individual lives in the society. Therefore, I commence this thesis by examining the ethno-historical and geographical background of Ijesaland. I also survey the traditional religious beliefs of the Ijesa as well as the religious and social milieu which were in existence when Islam was accepted there. The thesis is mainly on the introduction, the development and growth of Islam in Ijesaland for a period of about one hundred years (1860-1968). I discuss the advent, spread and the propagation of Islam in Ijesaland with emphasis on the various factors that contributed to its spread. These, in my opinion, include the various Muslim festivals and Ijesa Muslims’ enviable activities during the ‘Id-ul-Fitr and ‘Id—ul-Adha. I also discuss developments that brought about a setback for Islam in the area. These include the death of the first five pilgrims in 1910, the ‘gaga’ epidemic of 1917/18, the Babalola-Babatope revival of 1930 and Mooko-Mooka, (ability to read and write) introduced by the Christian Missionaries. I also examine the subsequent activities of the Muslims which led to further spreading of the faith among the people. As to the introduction of Islam in Ijesaland, my main claim is that unlike other parts of Yorubaland where non-indigenes introduced Islam, Islam was introduced and spread in Ijesaland by Ijesa people themselves through their commercial activities. Lastly, I discuss the difficulties involved in writing the history of Islam in Ijesaland. I also make suggestions on how to improve Muslims activities in Ijesaland.
THE IDEAL ISLAMIC STATE IN SHAYKH ALIKINLA'S MUSTAQBAL ILORIN AL-ZAHIR
(1990-11) ABDU-RAHEEM, M. A.
This thesis consists of nine chapters. The first is on the biography of the Shaykh while the second highlights the features of an ideal Islamic State. The subsequent chapters critically examine the views expressed by the Shaykh after editing the Arabic text and translating it. Topics discussed in the chapters respectively are patriotism, agriculture and commerce, education, family living, and health and social welfare services. Shaykh Abd al-Salam Yusuf A1 ikinla was an erudite scholar and a gifted writer. He was also a charismatic leader who commanded the respect of all and sundry, especially the -Western-educated Muslims who constituted the majority of members of Hizbulabah-al-Shalib, founded by him in 1952. His efforts to enhance the status of Islam and that of its adherents attracted him to the political activities of the 1940s and 1950s although he never contested for any public post. It is not impossible that Mustaqbal Ilorin al-Zahir, now under study, is as a result of his exposure to politics. Under patriotism, issues affecting security of the nation and commitment of the citizens to uphold its territorial integrity are discussed. Care of the land and encouragement of farmers financially and morally are treated under agriculture. The Shaykh talks about traders, foreign entrepreneurs and artisans under commerce. Much emphasis is laid on proper upbringing of girls, their freedom to study any course and compulsory education of every child under education. On family living, the Shaykh raises issues such as the establishment of marriage registry, size of the family, mothers' responsibilities to their children and the influence of the former on the latter. Topics treated under health services include qualities of animals to be slaughtered, environmental sanitation, traditional and modem physicians and training of doctors and para-medical staff locally and abroad. His discussions on social welfare services cover the settlement of the destitute such as beggars, lunatics and lepers. It is pertinent to mention here that the Shaykh's belief that Islam is not only a religion but a complete way of life underlies his submissions on the topics mentioned above. His intention seems to be the spiritual and material transformation of the nation into a better society.
An appraisal of islamic banking movement in Nigeria
(Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies, University of Ibadan, 2006-06) Noibi, M. A.
The study intends to expose the various moves made by Nigerian Muslims aimed at living by the Shari'ah in their financial transactions. In doing justices to it, the study reviews the historical development of banking services in the country and also the Islamic stand on Riba (interest) and Garar (speculation). It also examines some judicial cases aimed at exposing the attachment of Muslims to Islamic financial system and moves at realizing it. The various moves aimed at Islamising the Nigerian financial system was also traced and recommendations preferred towards improving the Islamic banking climate in Nigeria.
An assessment of global microfinance models and lessons for muslim practitioners
(Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies, University of Ibadan, 2007) Noibi, M. A.
Poverty is widespread the world over and Microfinancing is one of the ways by which it can be reduced. There are different models of microfinance. This paper examines some microfinance institutions as practiced in selected countries with a view to adopting some of their innovative and novel approaches to the emerging Islamic microfinance industry. Analysts have concentrated their efforts on examining the workings of microfinance models without drawing lessons from the various conventional models of Microfinance in relation to that of Islam. Hence, this paper examines each of the models and draws out areas that can conveniently match with and foster the Islamic model. It does a content analysis of primary and secondary sources of works on Microfinancing.
"My people shall not be poor”: mosque-based microfinance model and poverty alleviation among Nigerian muslims
(Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies, University of Ibadan, 2008) Noibi, M. A.
Even though various Governmental and Non-Governmental Organisations have risen up to the challenge of alleviating poverty and reducing income inequality in Nigeria through the medium of microcredit and microfinance, the efforts appeared to be plagued by inept performance, low outreach and religious beliefs of Muslims. Concerned about these challenges, this paper suggests an alternative way of delivering credit and credit-plus services to Muslims in Nigeria through the utilisation of the mosque and Islamic financial instruments. It argues that using the platform of the mosque for microfinance will increase outreach, improve efficiency and reduce running costs. In addition, Islamic financial instruments could boost the funds which will be made available to the poor.
Political corruption and the Nigerian democratic environment: the role of religion
(2010) Noibi, M. A.
Towards an effective management of zakah in Nigeria: lessons from Malaysia
(Department of General Studies, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, 2012-08) Noibi, M. A.
Civilizations and religions have shown concern for the alleviation of poverty in the world. Islam particularly emphasises on the alleviation of poverty to the extent of making it one of its pillars. History has demonstrated the efficacy of the teachings of religion in this regard. Mosques and Muslim organisations in Nigeria have made efforts to apply the teachings of Islam in alleviating poverty by administering Zakah. However, these efforts seem to leave room for more improvements in the area of the management of Zakah. Conversely, Malaysia seems to be more efficient and effective in its Zakah administration. The Malaysian model of Zakah administration entails the outsourcing of Zakah management to private professional firms. Nigeria can learn profitably from the Malaysian experience. To that end, mosques and Muslim organisations concerned with the administration of Zakah in Nigeria could unite to form a synergy by establishing a National Zakah Agency with the aim of supervising the administration of Zakah in Nigeria. The Agency should then outsource the administration of Zakah to private professional bodies. This would likely inject life into the administration of Zakah in the country.
Between text and practice: an assessment of al-fida among the yoruba muslims of South West Nigeria
(The Department of Religious Studies, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, 2012-12) Noibi, M. A.
Studies have been conducted in the area of death and funerary rites in Islam. However, there is a dearth of research in the area of organizing al-fida' programs among the Yoruba Muslims of South West Nigeria. Therefore, this paper attempts to fill the gap. The paper examines the local practice of al-fida' in Yorubaland as against the background of the universally accepted orthodox Islamic teachings and practices on post-funerary duties of Muslims to the dead. It also traces the areas of likely influence of the African Traditional Religion on some Yoruba Muslims in the area of post-funerary rituals. Key-informant interviews were conducted with purposively selected Yoruba Islamic scholars. The study discovered that some Yoruba Muslims who engage in al-fida' “ceremonies” may have deviated from the pristine Islamic tradition and unconsciously imitate the adherents of African Traditional Religion in the land.
An islamic strategy for the empowerment of muslim women in Nigeria
(The Department of Religious Studies, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, 2013) Noibi, M. A.
Several Muslim women in Nigeria lack access to sustainable and independent sources of income. The situation has no doubt contributed to household poverty within the Nigerian Muslim community. In their bid to seeking credit to engage in lawful income generating ventures, Muslim women were more often than not, compelled to patronise interest-bearing sources of finance as against their desires and the teachings of Islam. Existing studies have treated the issue of women's empowerment from eclectic angles and the challenges of Muslim Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in Nigeria without suggesting an enduring and sustainable solution to the issue through an acceptable Islamic line of funding to empower female Muslims in the country. This paper, therefore, suggests the establishment of an NGO dedicated Muslim women from which Self Help Groups (SHGs) would emerge. It also suggests the establishment of Islamic Microfinance banks across the country to service the NGO and indeed its female Muslim clients. If this is done, it would go a long way in empowering the Nigerian Muslims through the means acceptable to Islam.
Islamic teachings on poverty in the light of modern theories and realities
(2013) Noibi, M. A.
This paper examines the position of Islam on the phenomenon of poverty by interacting its concept, nature and theories with the conventional notion of it. The study discovered that Islam, similar to the secular conception of poverty, has given adequate attention to poverty from socio-economic and cultural angles. Poverty is not an Islamic heritage as viewed by some, instead, it is a religion and a way of life that advocates the complete meeting of the legitimate material needs of man. There is also the school of thought, which holds that efforts’ at acquiring wealth need not be made as Allah, through pre-destination, determines the financial status of individuals. The position of Islam is that this cannot be ascertained until after death. Therefore, man has to continue to legitimately and legally strive to acquire wealth. In cases when poverty is inevitable, Islam mitigates its negative impacts to the barest minimum. Hence, affluence rather than poverty is the Objective of Islam.
TAKĀFUL IN NIGERIA.
(2013-02) ADEPOJU, RAZAQ IDOWU,
Takāful, Islamic mutual cooperative insurance, is fast gaining grounds all over the world and many countries have tapped into its potentials to grow their economies. Nigeria also licensed Takāful windows to three conventional insurance outfits (African Alliance PLC, Niger Insurance PLC and Cornerstone Insurance PLC). Studies have addressed banking and other aspects of Islamic finance in Nigeria but none has examined the practice of Takāful. This study, therefore, investigates the extent and form of practice, level of awareness of operations and patronage of Takāful in Nigeria with a view to determining the challenges and prospects of its full operation. The study adopted Pascal and Fermat’s theory of probability which determines actuarial calculations and risk assessment in insurance business. Survey design involving the use of random and purposive sampling methods was adopted in the administration of copies of a questionnaire to 270 Civil Servants, 102 Engineers, 105 Accountants, 100 Bankers, 210 Teachers, 80 Lawyers and 33 Artisans in six randomly selected states (Kano, Gombe, Kwara, Edo, Imo and Ogun) in Nigeria’s geo-political regions and purposively selected Lagos and Abuja, for their economic and political importance respectively. In-depth interviews were conducted with nine top Takāful officials of the windows. Qualitative data were subjected to content analysis, qualitative data were analysed using percentages. Takāful practice in Nigeria remained at the windows level. The windows offered both general and life Takāful products. They adopted Al-Muḍārabah (Profit-and-loss sharing) model and operated the account components required of Takāful operation (Participants’ Account and Participants’ Special Account) in line with standard international practice. The windows did not disclose the volume of subscription but confirmed low patronage. They were found not to have done enough in awareness creation, hence, the low patronage could be consequent on public’s poor knowledge of the workings of Takāful. Takāful officials identified lack of support institutions like Central Sharī ‘ah Council, liquid secondary market, re-takāful outfits and few Sharī ‘ah-compliant investment products as challenges to confront full Takāful operations. They mentioned the need for personnel, education and awareness creation as germane. Meanwhile, 69.8% of respondents were aware of the existence of the windows, but very few (26.5%) subscribed to Takāful products. About half of these were satisfied with their subscriptions. Moreover, 65.2% of respondents were willing to subscribe to Takāful plans. A large percentage of respondents UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN LIBRARY xix (83.6%) opined that full Takāful operation would succeed in Nigeria. Furthermore, respondents believed that the following could serve as prospects for Takāful: the Muslim population (70.3%), existence of many Islamic organisations (76.0%), poverty level in Nigeria (71.5%) and the existence of ḥalāl (lawful) investment products in Nigeria (68.8%). In addition, 57.7% of respondents supported the need for appropriate regulations for Takāful. Takāful in Nigeria, though still at the windows level, is consistent with acceptable global practice. Awareness and patronage are still low but there is a great potential for the country to benefit maximally from this system. Thus, government needs to create awareness, build institutions and provide regulations for its full take off.
The Institution of waqf as an Instrument of peace and security in Nigeria
(Faculty of Arts, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 2013-04) Noibi, M. A.
This paper addresses the challenge of insecurity which is engendered in Nigeria by gross economic inequality and extreme poverty. As a lasting solution, the paper therefore suggests the redistribution of wealth through the instrumentality of the Islamic institution of waqf (charity endowment). The institution of waqf would reduce the impact of economic shocks, provide social wages and generate employment for the poor. It would also assist the target group by providing sustainable welfare packages to them. Without doubt, the full utilisation of the institution of waqf would reinforce the pillars of love and brotherhood, and stimulate enduring peace and security in the country.
Crescent visibility and the challenge to muslim unity in Nigeria
(The Islamic Cultural Centre, London, 2014) Noibi, M. A.
The unity of Muslims is imperative under the Shari'ah but the sighting of the crescent remains a daunting challenge, sometimes inhibiting this unity. Nigeria is not left out of this challenge as it is confronted with the ideological conflict amongst Islamic scholars in some sections of the country. Whilst studies have been carried out on the disagreement among Islamic scholars on the issue of single or multiple horizon and exclusive reliance or not on astronomy, little seems to have been done about the reconciliatory steps aimed at unity among Islamic scholars in Nigeria with particular reference to disunity about the dates of Islamic rituals. This paper fills the gap through reliance on both primary and secondary sources. Key interviews were conducted with some Islamic scholars. The paper, among other things, suggests the sustenance of the current bridge-building efforts by the Nigerian Muslim community leadership and the synchronisation of science and technology, together with physical effort to determine the actual dates of Islamic festivals.
ISL 433 The concept and practice of islamic banking
(National Open University of Nigeria, 2014) Noibi, M. A.; Ahmed, A. F.
Islamic development bank’s microfinance support programme and the growth of small scale enterprises in Nigeria
(Canadian Academy of Oriental and Occidental Culture, 2014-04) Noibi, M. A.
It is obvious that poverty is endemic in Nigeria. One of the reasons contributing to this is uncomplimentary situation is lack of employment for the majority of Nigerians. Several attempts aimed at creating employment have been embarked upon at governmental and non-governmental levels, with lithe effect. On the other side, the Islamic Development Bank (IDB), to which Nigeria is a key member, has been actively involved in the support of Small Scale Enterprises in some member countries through skillful carved sustainable non-interest base microfinance programme. Most studies on microfinance in Nigeria have not paid attention to the application of the IDB’s Microfinance Support Programme to Nigeria. Hence, this paper fills the gap through examining some of the past and present attempts of the government at providing microcredit and microfinance to Nigerians. It also considers the operational strategy utilized by the IDB at bringing sustainable microfinance scheme to the doorsteps of the poor in member countries. Consequently, it advocates this laudable microfinance scheme for Nigeria, arguing that if this is done, mass employment accompanied by best practices capable of reducing poverty would be injected into Nigeria.
The socio-economic impact of al-hayat relief foundation on muslims in Abeokuta, Nigeria
(2015) Noibi, M. A.; Adewole, A. O.
Due to the nature of large financial institutions which target high- scale and complex financial transactions capable of yielding high returns, the masses are usually excluded from financial services necessitating the intervention of the informal sector, cooperatives inclusive. Moreover, the prohibition of riba (interest) by Islam has brought about the establishment of a number of interest-free Islamic cooperative societies one of which is al-Hayat Relief Foundation. Previous studies have focused on principles, practices and empowerment potentials of cooperative societies, however, none of these studies within our reach seems to have provided detailed explanation on the success or otherwise of most of the socio-economic strategies adopted by al-Hayat Relief Foundation in Abeokuta. Hence, this study aims at examining the impact of Al- Hayat Relief Foundation in enhancing the welfare and empowerment of members, and boosting their financial standing. The study investigated the possible hitches being encountered in its operations with a view to suggesting ways of improving its services. Data were sourced through key-informant interviews and the administering of questionnaires to members of the Foundation across the four branches in Abeokuta: Onikolobo, Lantoro, Kuto and Asero, while descriptive statistics was used in analysing them. Whereas the Foundation has improved the socio-economic standing of its members, there is the need to do more for the benefits to circulate among members. The concept of Islamic business ethics also needs to be properly applied by the cooperative.
The presiding chief imam: From Ismail Ayinla Babatunde Balogun to Dawood Adekilekun Tijani: the growth of University of Ibadan muslim community
(Digital Quest Publishing House Limited, Abuja, 2016-11) Noibi, M. A.
Challenge of governance in Nigeria: lessons from Muhammad Bello’s "principle of leadership"
(Faculty of Arts, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 2017-03) Noibi, M. A.
Nigeria is confronted with the challenge of leadership which often led to polity debacle and frustration among the masses who are always at the receiving end of governance deficits. Previous studies on leadership have focused on the concept and theories of leadership, and governance in Nigeria with little attention to application of the principles of leadership of Muhammad Bello to governance in Nigeria. Hence, this paper examines the contribution of Muhammad Bello to governance and investigates the possibility of applying his principle on leadership to the body polity in Nigeria with a view of solving the leadership deficit confronting the Country. Data for the paper was sourced through content analysis of literature. The paper discovered that although Nigeria is a multireligious state, Muhammad Bello's principles can still be applied to the Country given the principles of universality contained in it. The paper concluded by recommending that the leadership principles enumerated by Muhammad Bello should form part of school curriculum at all levels and be taught to prospective political office holders in the Country through the instrumentality of the Nigerian Institute of Democratic Studies.