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Islamic ethics and human reproduction
(Islamic Women/Youth Centre, Anwar-ul Islam Movement of Nigeria, 2000) Hussain-Abubakar, Sherifat
The focus here is also on reproductive health but with particular reference to Celibacy, Adoption, Widowhood Practices, Relations between Couples and the Muslim Family. The sacredness of the family institution is elaborated upon. Some reproductive health practices though common place, offend against Islam and stand discouraged, Though Islam recognises women's rights, it at the same time imposes some obligations on Muslim women.
Understanding the Qur'ān in the Light of Historical Change
(Islamic Studies, 2003) Solihu, Abdul Kabir Hussain
'History', in its classic usage, refers o the actual happening of the past or the narration of that happening. A narrative account of a historical event is posterior to the act of understanding, simply because to give an account of an event presupposes a prior understanding of it. It is history in the first sense rather than the second that is primarily associated with the process of understanding.
Gender oppression: Muslim women and post divorce issues in Nigeria
(Anyigba Journal of Arabic and Islamic Studies, 2005) Hussain-Abubakar, Sherifat
Islamic mode of dressing for female as a globalised socio-cultural concept
(Alore : Ilorin Journal of the Humanities, 2006) Hussain-Abubakar, Sherifat
Internet services and the challenges of Muslim adolescents
(Al-Fikr Journal of Arabic and Islamic Studies, 2007) Hussain-Abubakar, Sherifat
The Internet is one of the units of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). It provides various services including: Electronic Mail (e-mail), Search Engines and File Transfer. This technological advancement poses a lot of challenges to Muslim adolescents. The paper focuses on the Search Engine Service of the internet and the varieties of uses it can be subjected to. The Islamic provision on child upbringing was used as a standard for measuring the pros and cons of this information service. The paper established that Search Engine Service enables the user to have access to unrestricted information and entertainments which expose them to trivialities and obnoxious experiences that are condemned by Islam.
Making Sense of Natural Disasters
(American Journal of Islamic Social Sciences, 2007) Solihu, Abdul Kabir Hussain
Islam states that both natural phenomena and humanity are created in the best conceivable pattern. Yet the physical world experiences occasional disasters that threaten sustainable development. This study seeks to provide a framework for understanding this phenomenon within the Islamic ethico-religious perspective by focusing on such natural disasters as earthquakes, cyclones, subsidence, and floods. In an attempt to demonstrate this, I highlight the Qur’anic perspective of how natural resources have been overwhelmingly a source of boon and occasionally a source of bane. Drawing on that perspective, I provide two accounts for a proper understanding of this phenomenon: a macroscopic perspective that dissociates disastrous effects from natural disturbances, and another perspective that, based on moral law, attributes disasters to humanity’s violation of the divine moral law. That is, natural disasters are not disastrous to all creations unless they befall vulnerable communities, and when they are disastrous they are not natural but human-induced. Both perspectives suggest the imperative of the ecosystem and the divine moral law in the course of social and natural development.
Spiritual Ascent in Buddhism, Christianity and Islam: A study in comparative mysticism
(Transcendent Philosophy: An International Journal for Comparative Philosophy and Mysticism, 2007) Solihu, Abdul Kabir Hussain
This study examines the doctrine of spiritual ascent, central to mystical experience, as taught in theistic mysticism, as exemplified in Christianity and Islam, and non-theistic or monistic mysticism, as manifested in Buddhism. The study highlights the common characteristics and the variations in the teachings of spiritual ascent according to these three world religions. The primary objective is to explore how the universal human aspiration for a transcendental experience common to these mystical traditions could be brought into contact with, or understood in the light of, the belief systems and values in which a particular mystical concept or formula sprouts.
Roman transliteration of Arabic script in Unicode: A project report
(1st International Symposium on Arabic and Computational Linguistics, 2007-11) Solihu, Abdul Kabir Hussain
There have been several projects to provide transliteration algorithms, most of which, however, are machine-based transliteration of Arabic names into English which are designed mainly for cataloging and information retrieval purposes. Such works, generally, do not cover all Arabic words and are not available for individual users. This paper reports on a completed project on a transliteration algorithm entitled “Roman Transliteration of Arabic Script: A Transliteration Kit” (ROTAS) submitted to the International Islamic University Malaysia in December 2006. ROTAS is utility software, designed mainly for academic purposes, that lets a writer/researcher automatically or manually transliterate texts from Arabic script into Roman script, using the writing-based model of the Arabic orthography. It also enables one to convert texts from many of the early transliteration fonts into a set of Unicode compliant fonts included in its package. This paper describes the design and implementation of the software and the modules we employed in the research project.
Semantics of the Qur’anic Weltanschauung: A Critical Analysis of Toshihiko Izutsu’s Works
(American Journal of Islamic Social Sciences, 2009) Abdul Kabir Hussain Solihu
This paper examines the structural semantic approach based on the theory of linguistic relativity to scriptural language as exemplified in Toshihiko Izutsu’s studies of the Qur’anic weltanschauung. According to this theory, each language contains a particular worldview that causes its speakers to view the world in a way different from the speakers of other languages. By an analytical study of the semantic fields and contextual use of the Qur’an’s key conceptual terms, Izutsu explores the semantic factors believed to have been employed by the Qur’an in its Islamization of the jahili (pre-Islamic Arab) worldview. Such an approach exhibits that the Qur’an’s linguistic vision of reality is internally coherent but culturally and historically conditioned. Following a textual analysis, this study critically examines, from both an ethical and a theological perspective, the semantic theory that Izutsu applies to the Qur’an’s key concepts in his two works: God and Man in the Qur’an and Ethico-Religious Concepts in the Qur’an. The objective is to investigate the extent to which semantic analysis could enrich our understanding of the ontological problems raised in the Qur’an.
ISLAMIC APPROACH TO BIRTH CONTROL IN THE CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY
(2009) sulaiman Sheu adua
Every aspect of human life is regulated by the teachings of the Qur'an and Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (SAWS). This paper focuses on the teachings of Islam on reproductive control as «vocated in the contemporary world. The objective is to analyse the relevant injunctions from the two major sources and present them in a systematic way in order to assess the legality of such biotechnical measures based on the Shariah. The position of the writer is that Muslims may practice birth control especially in the form of azl but in choosing any of the reversible methods caution should be taken so that the method will not be hazardous to their health. The author also submits that Muslim couples should not use any of the irreversible methods because they contradict the objectives of Islam in the institution of marriage.
Al-Ākhirah (The Last Day)
(Introduction to the Islamic worldview: Study of selected essentials, 2009) Solihu, Abdul Kabir Hussain
This chapter provides an in-depth analysis of one of the major essentials of the Islamic worldview i.e., the concept of the last day. Belief in al-Ākhirah is a basic article of Islamic faith, along with belief in God, His angels His Books, and His Messengers, Divine Decree and Predestination. After the doctrine of tawḥīd and Revelation, al-Ākhirah is the most repeated theme with all vigour in the Qur'ān. All of the teachings of Islam would crumble if the afterlife or the eternal life were to be denied. It is therefore incomplete and indeed impossible to discuss the teachings of Islam without referring to the great significance that al-Ākhirah possesses, not only for man's final end but also for his life in this world. This chapter delineates the place of this belief and the purpose it serves in Islamic worldview.
Revelation and Prophethood in the Islamic Worldview
(Journal of Islam in Asia, 2009) Solihu, Abdul Kabir Hussain
Belief in God’s message and messengers is a basic article of Islamic faith. Though it is sent to all humankind, revelation is not communicable directly from God to everyone at all times. The channel through which revelation became known to humankind is prophethood. Both revelation and prophethood are thus intertwined; the explanation of one will remain wanting without reference to the other. Following a textual analysis of the major Islamic references, this study explores the meaningfulness of revelation and prophethood, their function and place in the Islamic worldview, and their relevance to the contemporary era. It examines whether the prophetic message has been supplanted or subserved by humans’ intellectual enlightenment and their technological advancement.
An appraisal of the activities of Muslim women in Ilorin during Ramadan: The Islamic perspective
(Al-Asaalah Journal, 2011) Hussain-Abubakar, Sherifat
WORKS OF SHAYKH MUHAMMAD BASHIR OLOUNDARE AL - ILORY (1936 - 2007)
(2011) Arabic and Islamic Studies flourished in most part of Yorubaland through the activities of Muslim scholars who either visited and studied in Ilorin or scholars of Ilorin origin who travelled to various parts of the Yorubaland to impart their knowledge. Methodology relied solely on bibliographic appraisal of such studies that are related to this study. This paper is a discussion on one of the Ulama' (Muslim scholars) in Yorubaland. He is by name Muhammad Bashir Olorundare. He was genius in Arabic language, Islamic studies, metaphysics, astronomy, astrology, numerology and physiology. This paper touches his biography, early life adulthood and his literary outputs, as well as his position among other Muslim scholars. He applied literary efforts in the spread of Arabic and Islamic Studies in Yorubaland. It has concludes and make recommendation thut it is a great necessity for Muslim scholars to endeavour to write books particularly in Arabic language and Islamic Studies in order to promote interest in the twin discipline.
Arabic and Islamic Studies flourished in most part of Yorubaland through the activities of Muslim scholars who either visited and studied in Ilorin or scholars of Ilorin origin who travelled to various parts of the Yorubaland to impart their knowledge. Methodology relied solely on bibliographic appraisal of such studies that are related to this study. This paper is a discussion on one of the Ulama' (Muslim scholars) in Yorubaland. He is by name Muhammad Bashir Olorundare. He was genius in Arabic language, Islamic studies, metaphysics, astronomy, astrology, numerology and physiology. This paper touches his biography, early life adulthood and his literary outputs, as well as his position among other Muslim scholars. He applied literary efforts in the spread of Arabic and Islamic Studies in Yorubaland. It has concludes and make recommendation thut it is a great necessity for Muslim scholars to endeavour to write books particularly in Arabic language and Islamic Studies in order to promote interest in the twin discipline.
Dissolving the engineering moral dilemmas within the Islamic ethico-legal praxes.
(Science and Engineering Ethics, 2011-03-01T00:00:00Z) Solihu, Abdul Kabir Hussain; Ambali, Abdul Rauf
The goal of responsible engineers is the creation of useful and safe technological products and commitment to public health, while respecting the autonomy of the clients and the public. Because engineers often face moral dilemma to resolve such issues, different engineers have chosen different course of actions depending on their respective moral value orientations. Islam provides a value-based mechanism rooted in the Maqasid al-Shari'ah (the objectives of Islamic law). This mechanism prioritizes some values over others and could help resolve the moral dilemmas faced in engineering. This paper introduces the Islamic interpretive-evaluative maxims to two core issues in engineering ethics: genetically modified foods and whistleblowing. The study aims primarily to provide problem-solving maxims within the Maqasid al-Shari'ah matrix through which such moral dilemmas in science and engineering could be studied and resolved.
Media Audience Ethics in Islam and Christianity
(IIUM Press, 2012) Solihu, Abdul Kabir Hussain
To safeguard the religio-cultural values of the media audience against the repugnant values often propagandized in the mass media, there has been emphasis on the ethical codes of media producers, reporters and the nature of the message itself. Aiming to achieve the same goal, this study underscores the ethical principles of responsibility and accountability expected from the media audience to uphold as taught in the Islamic and Christian ethics. These principles are drawn upon the active role the media audience plays in information and communication enterprise. To demonstrate this role, the study highlights the theoretical foundation of the audience understanding of the message, cites some legal rights that can be used to challenge the media content or change its course, and identifies some ways of fine-tuning the media contents to conform to one’s value. The study focuses on the television and the Internet due to their predominance in electronic media.
Introduction: Islamic Values and Civilizational Worldview
(IIUM Press, 2012) Solihu, Abdul Kabir Hussain
Civilization, along with its defining parameters of progress and development, has become a buzzword of our contemporary age. Modern civilization has brought unprecedented achievements, expanding our horizons of the natural world and extending the frontiers of science and technology. Presented with the marvels of modern secular civilization with the apparently limitless resources in nature, we are taught to believe that we are better off in almost every respect than ever before and that ours is the greatest time there has ever been on this planet by any measure one wishes to choose. We are thus coaxed to invest more in science and even to replace faith in God with faith in science.
AFRICA AND AFRICANS IN THE HISTORY OF ISLAM
(2012-05) Adua, Sulaiman Sheu
The contact of Islam with Africa and Africans could not be considered a matter of recent development. The continent had been in existence ver before the time of the Prophet, while Islam had been known to the time long as early as the prophet was called to the prophet hood. This paper examines the roles played by the Africans towards the development of Islam as far back as the time of the Prophet, as well as the efforts made by them to spread the religion and its tenets. Also it looks at the honour accorded the continent in Islam and in the Prophet’s treatment of the Africans during his timer. This gives an impression that Islam is not a new religion in Africa and to Africans.
AFRICA AND AFRICANS IN THE HISTORY OF ISLAM
(2012-05) Adua, Sulaiman Sheu
The contact of Islam with Africa and Africans could not be considered a matter of recent development. The continent had been in existence ver before the time of the Prophet, while Islam had been known to the time long as early as the prophet was called to the prophet hood. This paper examines the roles played by the Africans towards the development of Islam as far back as the time of the Prophet, as well as the efforts made by them to spread the religion and its tenets. Also it looks at the honour accorded the continent in Islam and in the Prophet’s treatment of the Africans during his timer. This gives an impression that Islam is not a new religion in Africa and to Africans.
RELIGIOUS STUDIES: A TOOL FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
(2012-07) Sulaiman Sheu ADUA
The word “religion” probably derives from the Latin root religio: Meaning to blind together, to bind fast, or fasten up that, which might otherwise fall apart. It was used sparingly in antiquity in several forms but its meaning in contemporary critical usage derives from the Enlightenment.Hence, the word “religion” is a translation of the Latin religio and is related to another word religio, which carries the meaning of chaining, or fastening or holding back. Thus religion binds people together. An acceptable definition has been framed over the years but with one deficiency or the other.A survey of existing definition reveals many interpretations. The Encyclopedia of philosophy defines “religion as the belief in an ever living God that is, in a Divine mind and Will ruling the Universe and holding moral relations with mankind” (Martinean 1967). Religion is the recognition that all things are manifestations of a power transcends our knowledge (Sponcer 1964). “Religion is rather an attempt to experience the complete reality of goodness through every aspect of our being” (Bradley 1967). “A man’s religion is the expression of his ultimate attitude to the universe, the summed- up meaning and purport of his consciousness of things.” (Caird 1967). “Religion is ethics heightened, enkindled, lit up by feeling” (Arnold 1965) worthy that most of these definitions stress one aspect or another of religion to the exclusion of others. Thus, Martinean and Spencer represent religion as some sort of beliefs or other cognitive state. Bradley and Arnold express it as a kind of moral attitude and activity and while Taggart and Tickle (1965:9) sees it as a certain kind of feeling. In a nutshell, Encyclopedia Britannica defines religions as “a particular system or a set of system in which doctrine, rituals, sentiments and other similar elements are inter connected” (Henry 1992:509). In its general and comprehensive connotation, however, the word religion depicts man‟s relation to that which he regards as holy, whether the holy being is super natural or even personal to the individual concerned.To the vast majority of Nigerians, however the term religion is always associated with the existence of a deity who assumes different names or nomenclatures in different parts of the country and among different groups and communities (Balogun 1978:50). For purpose of this paper, therefore religion is the system by which man recognizes the existence of a super human controller of the universe, the recognition God as an object of worship, love and obedience, which ultimately leads to practical piety and morality.

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