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A Historical Overview of Islam and Islamic Scholarship in Ali-Agan Quarters in Ilorin
(Centre for Ilorin Studies (CILS), University of Ilorin, Nigeria, 2015) Eliasu Yahaya
From 1000AD, it was not unlikely that Islam had started to find its bearing out of Arabia which was its main origin. In addition, it was this time or thereafter that we could mention Islam Per se in Africa. But prior to this time, West African communities were ardent worshippers of gods and goddesses, animate and inanimate objects such as moon, stars, trees and so on. It must be pointed out that prior to the coming of Islam, West African communities had strong traditional background and were involved in the worship of deities. It was this situation that Islam later encountered in West Africa. By 722AD, there was a resurgence in Arabia. This resurgence culminated into the dispersal of many Arabs outside Arabia. Around 7th century, the Arabs had settled amongst the African communities and at the same time Islam was making its ways into North Africa. Islamic culture and traditional cultures created inter-group conflicts among the Muslim Arabs and the Berber settlers of North Africa. After sometime, the Arabs were able to establish themselves strongly in North Africa which resulted into exposing the Mediterranean region of North Africa which included places such as Libya and Morocco to Islamic faith. However, available evidences seem to suggest that Islam was known amongst the West Africa communities which antedated the time of the arrival of Arabs of North Africa.
Bridget Aisha Lemu and Her Contributions to Islamic Scholarship in Nigeria, 1940-2019.
(Centre for Research, Industrial Linkage and International Cooperation, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara State, 2025-12-01) Eliasu Yahaya
Women through passage of time have been part of successes of Islamic scholarship in Nigeria. It is noteworthy to state that Nana Asma, the daughter of the 1804 Jihad has a strong background in Islamic scholarship. She was poetess of reputation. Thus, this paper examines the place of Aisha Lemu in the development of Islamic in Nigeria, 1940 – 2019. These areas seem to have been neglected by scholars. But her giant stride and massive publications in the realm of Islamic scholarship cannot be undermined. She did well not only to promote Islamic ideals through her scholarship expositions but also brought closer the true understanding of Islam and its teachings. It is against this background that we explored some of her tremendous achievement that perhaps had not been hitherto properly recorded. We relied on some comment in the Guardian news and secondary works. Our tentative results are that the scholar under consideration had authored more than thirty books in different sphere of Islamic studies in Nigeria. This informs the present effort to look into various works of the writer. We realized that the work of the scholar under consideration are very many. As such, a few of her efforts as this present paper, space, and other considerations would permit have to be examined. Thus, the development of Islamic scholarship, 1940 to 2019 cannot be over emphasized. Bridget Aisha Lemu was a famous scholar and very experienced educator. She was deeply involved in her effort to conceptualize and develop Islamic scholarship at different levels of educational systems in Nigeria. Keywords: Islamic, Scholarship, Prolific, Convertee, Milestone, Achievement, Massive intellectualism.
British Colonial Administration and Development of Western Education in Ilorin Emirate, 1900-1960
(Palgrave Macmillan, 2022) Eliasu Yahaya
As early as November, 1901, Lugard had mentioned that the main aim of his education was to his education was to emphasize Islamic basis of the traditional emirate system which he deemed important in the administration of the Northern territory. Not only that, he was interested in protecting the north from the alleged corrupting activities of the Western-educated natives of both Lagos colony and Southern Nigeria in general. The Lugard policy of education in Northern Nigeria created a gap between Muslim Emirates and their non-Muslim counterpart from the South. As a matter of fact, in the administrative territory called Northern Nigerian protectorate, Lugard was armed with is sectional tendencies and attempted to separate education for the so-called Muslims and the so-called pagan sectors of the population. Whatever the shortcomings that may be attributable to this system, the colonial government played a positive role in the development of Western education in Ilorin emirate. Thus, this chapter examines the role of the colonial administration in the development of Western education in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria from 1900 to 1960. This period was selected because of the colonial government that superintended over the affairs of Nigeria at the time.
Christian Churches in Ilorin, Nigeria: A Brief Historical Survey
(2004-04) Eliasu Yahaya
The paper provides a brief historical survey of the establishment of Christian churches in the state of Ilorin, Nigeria. After examining the early resistance to the spread of Christianity in Nigeria, the paper reviews the history of the first and second generations of churches in Nigeria. The paper then surveys the social impact of church and mission in Ilorin, including the religious and educational aspects all of which contributed to the improvement of the educational standards in Nigeria, even among the Muslim schools. The paper concludes that most of the innovative and positive ideas introduced through the church schools were readily adopted by the Muslim schools, once they saw the advantages that were to be derived from them.
Contributions of Ansarul Islam Society of Nigeria towards the Development of Islamiyah and Western Education in Northern Nigeria, 1942-2002.
(Department of Religions and Peace Studies, Lagos State University, Ojo., 2020-10) Eliasu Yahaya
This study examines the contribution of Ansarul Islam Society of Nigeria towards the development of Islamiyyah and western education in Northern Nigeria, 1942 – 2002. The study shows that it was the first voluntary agency to introduce a paradigm shift in the educational system of Northern Nigeria. However, scholars are yet to do a comprehensive study of how Ansarul Islam Society combined western education with Islamic education. But in order to perform this study, a closer investigation into the genesis of Ansarul Islam is carried out with the collaboration of stake holders of the society. Consequently, this study makes use of primary and secondary sources of historical materials and suggests that more work needs to be done on the contribution of Ansarul Islam Society in the areas of Islamic Propagation (dawah) and development of mosques. Thus, the place of Ansarul Islam Society in the development of Islamiyyah and western education in northern Nigeria cannot be overemphasized. Keyword: Ansarul Islam, Society, Western Education, Reforms, Islamiyyah schools.
Evaluation of the Euro-Centric Views of African History.
(Department of History, Kaduna State University., 2017) Eliasu Yahaya
Some European writers who have tried to write the history of Africa’s past have done it with some sort of subjectivity and ridicule and this affected Africa’s civilizations as anything good in Africa was perceived as belonging to external influences. This posture was extended to the domain of writing as there were various views expressed to downplay the role of Africa in the development of History. Thus, this paper attempts the evaluation of the Euro-centric views of African history. This area has been neglected by researchers and scholars. This writer made use of both primary and secondary sources to strengthen the basis of his argument to write and evaluate the present work. It must be stated that, before the coming of colonialism into Africa, African historiography and indeed its historical activities over the ages was not wholesomely out of documentation and more importantly written history. This had been exemplified by the Islamic and Arabic scholars and in particular, many Arab travellers account within and around Africa, whose works have resulted into history of Africa and its activities exemplified by such Islamic and Arabic scholars. Thus, African historiography was rich with the availability of oral tradition in the Horn or North Africa, East Africa and where some oral traditions were written in Arabic before the coming of the acclaimed colonial masters into the African scene.
Historical Development of Mosques in Ilorin Emirate, 1823-1992.
(College of Humanities, Management and Social Sciences, Kwara State University, Malete., 2018) Eliasu Yahaya
The word, mosque or Masjid, occupies a significant place in the spiritual minds of the generality of Muslims. It has been stated that prayers are uniquely and strongly recommended to be offered in a Mosque as part of Ibadah for the Muslims. Mosques are places where Muslims congregate to know each other better and to form a solid community through religious interaction. In addition, praying at mosques in congregation promotes and teaches unit among the people as well as serves as meeting places where various problems are identified with a view to finding solutions to them. It is against this background that this paper chronicles the historical evolution of mosques in Ilorin, investigates their structural developments and examines their functions and challenges within the context of socio-economic, political and religious perspectives. The paper finds, among others, that appointment of Imam has become hereditary rather than eligibility on the basis of merit. In view of this, the paper suggests consideration of merit in the appointment of Imam of mosques. This will ensure Islamic activities in the Ilorin Emirate are commensurate with modern Islamic trends. Keywords: Afonja; Chief Imams of Ilorin; Emirs of Ilorin; Ilorin Emirate; Shaykh Alimi.
History of Islam and Islamic Education in Northern Nigeria up to 1909.
(Centre for Research, Industrial Linkage and International Cooperation, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara State, 2025-12) Eliasu Yahaya
This paper examines the historical development of Islam in Nigeria, highlighting the significant roles played by Islamic scholars, traders, and merchants in its spread, particularly to Northern Nigeria up to 1909. Through their sustained efforts, Islam became deeply rooted in the social, cultural, and intellectual life of the region, with scholars serving as key agents in the transmission of religious knowledge and values. Given that Islam places strong emphasis on education, the study also explores the concept and dimensions of Islamic education. It provides a critical analysis of its underlying principles, including its aims, purpose, and nature. Islamic education is presented not only as a means of acquiring knowledge but also as a system for moral and spiritual development, aimed at shaping individuals who can contribute meaningfully to society. Furthermore, the paper investigates the major factors that influenced the development of Islamic education in Northern Nigeria prior to 1909. Particular attention is given to the challenges and transformations that occurred with the introduction of Western education by Christian missionaries and colonial authorities. This period marked a significant shift in the educational landscape, creating tensions as well as interactions between the two systems of education. Despite its importance, this area of study has received limited attention in existing scholarship. Therefore, this paper seeks to fill this gap by drawing on both primary and secondary sources to present a comprehensive account of the evolution of Islam and Islamic education in Northern Nigeria. In doing so, it contributes to a better understanding of the historical foundations and development of education in the region. Keywords: Northern Nigeria, Islam, Islamic Scholars, Christian Missions and Western Education.
Key Issues in the Anglo-Christian Missions Relations in Northern Nigeria during the Colonial Period, 1842 - 1914.
(Department of Religion and Philosophy, University of Jos., 2021) Eliasu Yahaya
This paper takes an overview of the British relationship with the Christian missions. The Christian missions were the first to arrive Nigeria as the torchbearers of Christianity. It has been argued that they were the pathfinders to the British endeavor in Nigeria. Ironically, the British colonial administration had put the clergymen under checks and balances so much so that we would have thought the two acclaimed civilizing missions had common goals. This effect perhaps led to a hindrance to the Christian missions as the British imperialism denied them to a large extent the ample opportunity to proselytize. This overlapping interests brought about mutual suspicion although Lugard mentioned that the indirect rule represented the most Christian territory of the world. Thus, in carrying out this work, the writer makes use of both the primary and secondary sources of historical materials and hopes that more works would be done in the noble objectives of the Christian Missions evangelism in Northern Nigeria.
Military Intervention in African Politics after Independence.
(Department of History, Kaduna State University., 2020) Eliasu Yahaya
The aim of this work is to look into the issues of military intervention in African Politics after independence. This area of study has been overlooked by scholars, while looking into other areas of governance in Africa. Thus, the history of Egyptian military imbroglio marked the beginning of the overthrow of monarchy in 1952 in Africa. This development was followed through the wrestles and seizure of political power championed by the Sudanese Armed Forces in 1958. The Sudanese episode marked the beginning and popularity of coups in Africa. This was at least the popular and change of regime within the African context. The arrival of events that led to military intervention in the sub-Saharan African was further popularized thorough the Congolese “Force Publique” mutiny of 1962. Consequently, the takeover of the Togolese Armed Forces of President Olympio’s regime in 1962 brought about the period of military rule around the West African Sub-region. In the preponderance states of Africa, the colonial masters seemed to have handed over the baton of power to democratically elected civilian administrations. But just within the period of ten years majority of African States had experienced one type of military rules or the other. Thus, this paper intends to examine the intervention of the military in African politics after independence.
Religion and Awon Mass-Marriage Festival in Shao Town, 1900-1994: A Historical Review.
(Department of Christian Religious Studies, Taraba State University, 2020-11) Eliasu Yahaya
This paper highlights the historical development of religion and famous Shao Awon Festival in Shao, 1900 – 1994. Shao town before the coming of Islam and Christianity was a traditional religious society. This society incorporates various deities and various gods and goddesses. It was against this background that Islam and Christianity perhaps came to reform. However, scholars did not do much even through religion and culture are very important within Shao town and Nigeria generally. Therefore, this paper applies use of both primary and secondary sources to achieve the aim of this work. In the development of Awon Mass-marriage festival in Shao, many comments have been made concerning its humble beginning particularly by the adherents of both Christianity and Islam. Consequently, the religious reforms met it and this makes it spectacular. In this study, we have found out that both Christianity and Islam came to serve as checks and balances for the conduct and operation of Awon mass-marriage festival in Shao. The paper concludes by advocating that there is the need to retain our good cultural heritages in the face of modern religious reforms. Keywords: Mass-Marriage Awon, deity, Tradition, Religion.
Sub-Regional Organizations in World Politics, 1945 - 1975: The Example of Economic Community of West African States
(Department of History, Kaduna State University., 2018) Eliasu Yahaya
The United Nations Organization was formed in 1945. However, one of its aims was to protect various generation of mankind from witnessing another war which had twice bedeviled mankind. By 1975 a sub-regional organization known as Economic Community of West African State was created to achieve economic integration within the West African sub-region. But its dramatic move to Economic (ECOMOG) as a peace-keeping mission and later to peace-enforcement force made it spectacular in World politics. But this area has not been adequately evaluated by scholars. Therefore, this paper examined the place of sub-regional organizations in world politics, 1945 – 1975; The Example of Economic Community of West African States. Thus, this article employs the use of both Primary and Secondary Sources to further improve upon the work under consideration. This work concludes that Economic Community of West African States requires the support of all particularly, the sub-regional states to achieve its set goal in international politics and economic emancipation in Africa.
The Christian Missions and Western Education in Ilorin, Nigeria: A Century of Resistance and Challenge, 1847-1957
(Carfax Publishing, Taylor & Francis Group, 2001-04) Eliasu Yahaya
This paper surveys the introduction of Western education by the Christian missions in Ilorin township, Nigeria and the nature of resistance they initially faced. This aspect of Nigerian history has often been neglected in previous research. This study examines why there was initial resistance to missionary education and how after a strenuous effort, it became possible to establish such schools in Nigeria. The intensification of humanitarian concerns at the end of the slave opened up West Africa to active missionary work. Thus, by the 1840s various missionary denominations had penetrated the Yorubaland and challenged the old order with the introduction of new ideas and ways of life. Indeed, the coming of the various Christian mission into Nigeria has been well documented. According to the records, the first missionaries to arrive on the scene were the Wesleyan Methodist who settle at Badagry in 1842. They were followed immediately by the Church Missionary Society (CMS) in December 1842, the American Baptist Mission in 1853 and Roman Catholic Mission (RCM) in the 1860s.
The Christian Missions and Western Education in Ilorin, Nigeria: A Century of Resistance and Challenge, 1847-1957.
(Carfax Publishing, Taylor & Francis Group, 2001-04) Eliasu Yahaya
This paper surveys the introduction of Western education by the Christian missions in Ilorin township, Nigeria and the nature of resistance they initially faced. This aspect of Nigerian history has often been neglected in previous research. This study examines why there was initial resistance to missionary education and how after a strenuous effort, it became possible to establish such schools in Nigeria. The intensification of humanitarian concerns at the end of the slave opened up West Africa to active missionary work. Thus, by the 1840s various missionary denominations had penetrated the Yorubaland and challenged the old order with the introduction of new ideas and ways of life. Indeed, the coming of the various Christian mission into Nigeria has been well documented. According to the records, the first missionaries to arrive on the scene were the Wesleyan Methodist who settle at Badagry in 1842. They were followed immediately by the Church Missionary Society (CMS) in December 1842, the American Baptist Mission in 1853 and Roman Catholic Mission (RCM) in the 1860s.
The Development of Western Education in Ilorin Emirate during the Colonial Rule, c.1900-1960.
(Department of History and International Relations, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin., 2016-12) Eliasu Yahaya
The colonial government’s propensity towards the growth and development of her colonies in Africa directly informed the introduction of western education. It is clear that the British government in her quest to ensure efficiency of its administration required manpower for the implementation of social and economic policies, particularly in Nigeria. The paper focuses on the introduction of western education through missionary activities in the southern Nigeria. After their arrival in Benin in 1842, the missionaries were involved in the evangelization and spread of Christianity among the people. It is argued that without the introduction of western education by the Christian Missionaries, the evangelical works would not have been properly coordinated. Using relevant sources, the paper argues that by 1909, western education was introduced into Nassarawa in Northern Nigeria by the British Administration, ad it was introduced to Ilorin in 1914. It argues that, with initial apathy from the Ilorin people, particularly those who perceived western education as a means of contamination and indoctrination of Muslims, it has become an important thrust for the acceleration of manpower development in Ilorin in post-colonial era. The paper therefore concludes that through the introduction of western education engineered various oppositions and resentments from the Muslim Community, it has enhanced the social, economic and political development of Ilorin during the post-colonial era. Keywords: British, Colonia rule, Western Education, Muslims, Development.
The Emirs and the Visits of Christian Missions in Ilorin Muslim Emirate of Northern Nigeria, 1823-1900.
(Nexus International University, Uganda, 2024) Eliasu Yahaya
This article traces the genesis of the Emirs of Ilorin Emirate encounter with the Christian Missions. The Emirs were ‘head bent’ in protecting their domain against the Christian missionary’s incursion. They did this not because they hated Christianity but because they followed the instructions and general directives tenaciously in line with the Sokoto caliphate to run away from religious rivalry, competition particularly, Christianity and for fear of conversion. Thus, we have noted that each of the Emir’s played the role of defensor fedei in his emirate and as such he could not willy–nilly allow missions’ encounter was the level of friendliness and display of knowledge in their various doctrinal expositions. It is against this background that we examine the Emirs and the visits of the Christian Missions in Ilorin Emirate, C. 1823 – 1900. The author made use of both the primary and secondary sources. In particular, the study relied on eye witness account of the Christian Missions. In addition, travellers’ records were also utilized with secondary materials and used for chronologic and thematic analysis. Keywords: Emirs of Ilorin, Christian Missions, Doctrinal Encounter, Christianity, Islam and Caliph Directives.
The Evolution of Ansarul Islam Society of Nigeria and Development of Women Education in Ilorin, 1942-2012.
(Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin., 2017) Eliasu Yahaya
This paper examines the historical development of Ansarul Islam society of Nigeria, 1942 – 2012, with emphasis on women education. Scholars have not done much in this area which deserves better attention if the philosophy of Ansarul Islam Society must be appreciated. Therefore, this paper employs the use of both primary and secondary sources to achieve the aim of this work in the development of women education in Ilorin. Apart from the use of primary and secondary sources, effort was made to use oral sources to further corroborate the primary and secondary sources that are used in this work. The paper discovers that women education as championed by Ansarul Islam empowered female members and enhanced dawah propagation among Muslim women. In conclusion, it observes that there is the need to further look into the place of women in education and Islamic propagation generally and other factors that may tend to impede the effort in the development of women education in the area under discussion. Keywords: Aslatu, Doctrine, Education, Impetus, Womenfolk.
The Involvement of Ansarul Islam Society in Western Education in Ilorin, 1942 - 2002
(Centre for Ilorin Studies (CILS), University of Ilorin, Nigeria, 2020) Eliasu Yahaya
The establishment of Islamic organizations have always been for the purpose of realizing goals and objectives in an organized social settings. This is a peculiar feature or characteristics of all Islamic organizations. Through the social and other related roles which these Islamic organizations play, they make themselves relevant in diverse ways to the needs of the adherents of such beliefs. For the Muslims of Northern Nigeria, the establishment of Islamic organization seemed urgent and necessary during the period after the British conquest of the region. But while it was expected that these organizations would emerge in the early years of colonial rule, the Muslims in Northern Nigeria could not realize these goals. They only perceived the need to create Islamic organizations when they began to experience direct assault from their Christian counterparts who used Western education and values to win converts from among the Muslim population. Since the period of British conquest, Western education became one of the pre-conditions for participation in the colonial civil service, a crucial determinant of the emerging elite structure in colonial Nigeria. It then gradually became impossible for Muslim youths to jettison completely the adoption of Western education. Thus, the emergence of several Muslim religious organization in Northern Nigeria during the period was due mainly to the need to introduce into the already existing curricular of Muslim Education some elements of Western education.
The Place of Christian Missions in the History of Nationalism in Nigeria, 1842-1914
(Department of History and International Relations, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, 2017-12) Eliasu Yahaya
The emergence and development of nationalism in Nigeria had its origin in the Christian missions that became firmly established in West Africa as from the mid-19th century. This paper focuses on the role played by the Christian missions in the promotion of nationalist aspirations in Nigeria. By using relevant source materials, the paper argues that as from 1842, the Church gradually became the pivot upon which the foundation of Nigerian nationalism was laid. It further state that the Church the only avenue for nationalists’ feelings and expressions and this lasted till the takeoff of Nigerian indigenized press in 1879. The Christian missions equally served as the only megaphone of nationalists’ development up to 1915. The study maintains that most of the scholars who have researched into the constitutional history of Nigeria had neglected the contributions of the Christian Missions to achievement. The paper concludes that the place of Christian Missions in the history of nationalism in Nigeria is quite unique and central by all standards. Keywords: Christianity, Church, Nationalism, Missionaries and Megaphone.
The Place of Christian Missions in the History of Printing Press in Nigeria.
(Department of History and International Relations, Veritas University Abuja, 2014-06) Eliasu Yahaya
Christian Missions have been famous for the introduction of Christianity into Nigeria since 1842. In addition, different Christian domination thought it wise to westernize Nigeria through western education which they brought into the country. This effort perhaps may be perceived as one of the best legacies the Christian missions gave to the generality of Nigerians. Apart from the aforementioned achievements, the Christian missions introduced the printing presses into the country which gave impetus to the printing of reading materials and religious books which improved the literacy and literary standards of Nigerians. It is against this background that this paper intends to examine the place of Christian missions in the history of printing press in Nigeria. This area of study has been neglected by researchers not knowing that the importation of printing technology was necessitated by the Christian missions to further preach Christianity and its doctrines to different Christian disciples in Nigeria. The example of the Revered Henry Townsend who was reported to have brought the first printing press in Nigeria in 1852 is note worthy. This produced news bulletin to the churches and the whole Nigeria. It has been difficult to separate the history of Nigerian press from the history of Christian religion in Nigeria because the history of press would not be accomplished without a reference to the tremendous contributions of the Christian Missions in Nigeria (Sobowale, 1985:27).

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