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Ali Miqdad Ali
(2017-07-21) The Gazelle, A multi-disciplinary Journal of the faculty of General Studies
Ali Miqdad Ali
(2017-12-10) RELIGION AS AN INDISPENSABLE TOOL FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE IN NIGERIA
There are divergent views on the concept and ideologies of religion between the third world centuries and the developed nations. Many in the third World nations belief that religion plays an integral role in the development of the total man and the country while those in the developed nations believed that it should be scrapped out of human existence and be replaced with a different ideology that is good for humanity because to them religion is a promoter of violence and that the goal of good governance will not be achieved in the place where religion strives. In view of this, this paper takes a critical look at religion by exposing some of the arguments that have been presented on its concept and ideologies. The research methodology adopted is historical, this was because the nature of the erese arch demanded an historical. The findings of the study revealed that there was a significant relationship between religion and governance in Nigeria. The paper also x- ray good governance within the context of Nigeria, bringing some of the complexities religion posses to the country in terms of achieving the goals and good governance in a country thar is developing and finally draws conclusion. Among th e recommendations made includes, Nigeria citizens should not take tribe, language, religion and location as mean s of difference to fight fellow Nigerian.
An Appaisal of the Practice of I’tikaf in Selected Mosques in Ilorin Metropolis
(AL HIKMAH RESEARCH & PUBLICATION CENTRE Al-Hikmah International Journal for Islamic Studies & Human Sciences, 2024-05-05) Dr. Ali Miqdad Ali; Ibrahim Qadri
I c tikāf is one of the common spiritual practices in Islam. It is a spiritual retreat, usually done in a central Mosque where jum’ah is being performed during the last ten days of Ramadan with the intention of moving closer to Allah. The research aims to examine the concept of I c tikāf as mentioned in the Glorious Qu’ran and Sunnah as well as the perceived abuse of the sacred exercise among contemporary Muslims in Ilorin. Analytical and descriptive research methods were adopted in this study. Analytical method was utilized to analyze the prophetic I c tikāf while observation method was used to gather information about the practices, motives and behavior of people in selected Itikaf centres in Ilorin Metropolis. Interview was conducted with volunteers who are actively involved in practice and planning for Itikaf in Ilorin. it was found that despite the awareness of some Muslims on the prophetic I c tikāf, they still involved abusing and violating the rules and regulations of I c tikāf. This study therefore, suggested that before someone could engage in the practice of I c tikāf, he must know the etiquettes, conditions, rules, and regulations governing its practice, and uphold a decent and upright behaviors throughout the period
An appraisal of the activities of Muslim women in Ilorin during Ramadan: The Islamic perspective
(Al-Asaalah Journal, 2011) Hussain-Abubakar, Sherifat
Calling to Allah (Da'wah) and its Effects in Societal Reformation
(Department of Religeous studies, Gombe State University, Nigeria, 2019-12-30) Ali Miqdad Ali
Christian Translations of the Qur'an into Yoruba and Their Historical Background
(Islam and Christian–Muslim Relations, 2015) Abdul Kabir Hussain Solihu; Abdulganiy Akorede Abdulhameed
This study considers the emergence of the Christian-led Yoruba translations of the Qur’an in south-western Nigeria. The proliferation of translations of religious texts played a significant role in Christian engagement with Islam in Africa in the nineteenth century. With their contact with the European Christians in Sierra Leone following the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade, a sizable number of Yoruba recaptives returned to Yorubaland as missionaries and embarked on translating religious texts into the Yoruba language as part of Christian mission. In 1906, the Reverend M. S. Cole published the first Yoruba translation of the Qur’an, which was also the first translation into an African language. In 1965, E. K. Akinlade published the second Yoruba translation of the Qur’an. This article relates the Christian-led Yoruba translations to a larger scheme of the Christian missionary engagement with Islam and the Yoruba Muslims on a scriptural basis, which was inaugurated by Bishop Crowther in the second half of the nineteenth century. It examines the theological bases and historical circumstances that led to the publication of the early Yoruba translation of the Qur’an. The article then provides an overview of the works in an attempt to identify their aid materials and the motives for the translations.
Critical Examination of the Concept of Laḥnin Quran Recitation
(Al-Basirah, 2024-06-12) Ali Miqdad Mosankore; Yahya Shaykh Ahmad
The recitation of the Quran forms a cardinal pillar in the daily obligatory religious duties of Muslims for spiritual upliftment. Recitation of the Quran in Prophetic manner is of great importance since emulation of the Prophet constituted an act of worship. It was however astonishing that many Muslims were unaware that it was a binding obligation to recite the Quran in accordance with the laid down rules governing it. In the contemporary society, there was wide spread cross recitation, such as mixing one version of classical recitation with another and mispronunciation of Arabic letters while reading which may alter the intended meaning. Thus, the objective of this paper was to analyze the conceptual meaning of Laḥn which was usually committed by some Quran reciters, and call the attention of the reciters to proper mastery of the science of recitation of the Quran for good recitation and understanding. Historical and phenomenological methods of research were adopted in this research. The paper revealed that the common errors in the recitation of the Quran included misapplication of the articulation of Arabic letters, and the rules guiding it among others. The paper concluded by advocating for the practical learning of application of Tajwīd, in order to avoid these common errors.
Dr. Ali Miqdad Ali
(2018-07-20) An Assessment of Rationale behind Plurality in the Modes of Recitation of the Qur'an
Science of Qirı ät is one of the sources of Islamic Law (Shar+ ah,. It occupies a place of prominence among all related branches of Uimul-Qurın. Yet, it is one of the most neglected branches of Islamic Studies in Nigeria especially in Yorubaland. This can be attributed to lack of adequate knowledge on the part of large majority of Muslims in regard to the multiplicity of the modes of recitation of the Qur'an and the reason for its preservation. This study traces the origin of Qirã ãt fron the scholars of modes of recitation Aiunatul-Qurrãs to the primary source. Attempt is also made to provide examples of different patterns of the modes of recitation and their meanings. Descriprive and analytical methods are adopted for this research. The study concludes, among others, that llmul-Qiã tät gestures towards the uniqueness of the Quran and recommends adherence to and further exploration of the field.
Dunama Journal of Islamic Studies (DUJIS), A Bianual Journal of the Department of Islamic Studies
(2021-05-10) Ali Miqdad Ali
Gender oppression: Muslim women and post divorce issues in Nigeria
(Anyigba Journal of Arabic and Islamic Studies, 2005) Hussain-Abubakar, Sherifat
Gender-Based Violence and Its Effect on Mental Health
(Ghana Journal of Religion and Theology, 2024) Sherifat Hussain-Abubakar
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is an age-long universal problem that affects individuals’ mental health regardless of their gender, ethnicity, or faith. However, the female gender is the most affected by this ailment due to the societal power structure that favours the male gender. Women and girls experience at home and in public arenas varied forms of GBV that cause them physical, psychological, sexual, and economic harm. Consequentially, their mental health becomes impaired. This study explores how Islamic principles can be a panacea to GBV and its associated mental health effects by examining the Nigerian Hausa, Nupe and Yoruba ethnic groups which have a reasonable percentage of Muslims. Taking into consideration the causes of GBV and its consequences, the study emphasizes the necessity for religious guidance to avert all forms of abuse and maintain mental serenity.
Girl-child upbringing in Islam: Where contemporary Ilorin Muslim women are getting it wrong
(Ilorin Journal of Religious Studies, (IJOURELS), 2021) Hussain-Abubakar, Sherifat
Islam considers female child a treasure that must be well guarded due to her sensitive role to humanity. Hence, Islam gives special attention to her upbringing in a way to safeguard her against waywardness and prepare her for the role of shaping society. The shari'ah counts on the expertise of women (as mothers or female guardians) in the female-child upbringing. Consequently, they are to conscientiously monitor her in all the stages of development and serve as good models to her. Reports indicated how some ancient Ilorin Muslim women applied the Islamic template in nurturing their girls to ascertain their uprightness and efficiency as wives and mothers. Quite on the contrary, many modern Ilorin Muslim women are reportedly breeding ill-mannered female children, a development that negates the Islamic principle. This study is descriptive and analytical, probing into what modern Ilorin Muslim women are doing wrongly in girl-child nurturing, which has led to societal incongruity. Interview was the major research instrument used. The study revealed that most of modern Ilorin Muslim women downplayed the Islamic nurturing method in the bid for modernisation. This trend was observed to have led to many female children to be dysfunctional. The study concluded that the situation is redeemable if Muslim women adopt the Islamic guidelines to confront the contemporary challenges faced in female-child upbringing.
Husband Victims of Marital Violence in Nigerian Muslim Homes: An Islamic Assessment
(International Journal of Religion, Arts and Humanities (IJRAH), 2024-06) Hussain-Abubakar, Sherifat; Arikewuyo, Abdus-Sami’i Imam
Marital violence is an abusive behavior that is directed towards a partner by another partner in a marriage relationship. There are abound studies on marital violence against women but scanty ones on men. Contrary to the popular opinion that men are not prone to marital violence, studies revealed that they experienced it, but it was under-reported. Nigerian Muslim men are not excluded from this happening, they are abused by their wives. In recent times, the Nigerian media has been saturated with dreadful cases of marital violence against men, including Muslim men. It is against this backdrop that this study investigates marital violence against Nigerian Muslim husbands. The study examines its patterns and causes in the light of Islam. The study is descriptive and analytical, adopting participatory observation and media reportage as major research instruments. The study reveals that Nigerian Muslim men suffered major, physical, psychological, sexual, financial, and social abuses from their wives. The causes of this trend were identified to be vengeance, jealousy, poverty, and ignorance of Islamic ethical rules. The effects of these abuses constitute threats to the health and subsequent death of the victim. These revelations are antithetical to Islamic marital rules of peaceful cohabitation. Hence, the study recommends a proper understanding of Islamic marital ethics before marriage, and the establishment of Islamic family counseling centers where couples can seek guidance on steps to take, particularly during disputes.
ILORIN GARIN ALIMI: SHEU ALIMI'S ROLE IN THE EMERGENCE OF ILORIN EMIRATE
(The Centre for Ilorin Studies, University of Ilorin, Nigeria, 2022-11-08) ALI Miqdad Ali; KANNIKE Uthman Mohammed Mustapha
Ilorin women and family life in retrospect: Implication for the future
(Ilorin: Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU), 2015) Hussain-Abubakar, Sherifat
Implications of Ethno-Relegious conflict and Inter- groups relations in Nigria on National Developments: A peneacea from Islam
(Hamdard Islamicus, 2016) Prof Abdus-Samii Imam Arikewuyo
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.
Intragender Relationship of the Traditional Ilorin Women in Domestic Front: Lessons for Modern Muslim Women
(Oguaa Journal of Religion and Human Values, 2023) Sherifat Hussain-Abubakar
The traditional Ilorin society was renowned for peaceful coexistence among its people and decorum in the family domain. Families made Islamic principles their watchwords and the genders collaborated to ensure that marital obligations were efficiently performed. This paper focuses on the pattern of family management displayed by traditional Ilorin women to facilitate peaceful cohabitation and efficient performance, as wives and mothers. The study is historical and ethnographic, dwelling on the system’s pattern of orientation and integration of new wives, division of domestic chores, collaborative nurturing of children, fraternity system and disciplinary measures. The major instruments for data collection are interview, observation, documented studies and Islamic texts. The study revealed religious faithfulness as their inspiration and Islamic ethics of gentility, mutual support, collaboration among women cohered to channel the family course. These were borne out of sincere love and unity which translated into peace and harmony in the home and the society. The paper submits that if modern women can embrace this Islamic interactive etiquette and hold the marital duties in high esteem, as done by the traditional Ilorin women, there will be family cohesion, meaningful progress in the society
Islamic mode of dressing for female as a globalised socio-cultural concept
(Alore : Ilorin Journal of the Humanities, 2006) Hussain-Abubakar, Sherifat
Islamic worldview on justice and polygyny among contemporary Yoruba Muslim families in Nigeria
(Malaysia: Persatuan Ulama Malaysia, 2016) Hussain-Abubakar, Sherifat
In Islam, justice ('adl) denotes fairness in dealings; equilibrium in the distribution of rights and duties; a moral virtue and rectitude. Allah, in numerous verses of the Qur'an, unequivocally commanded mankind to be just in all dealings, while He also vehemently condemns any element of injustice and oppression. The legality of Islamic polygyny is unambiguously premised on justice. Ability of prospective polygynist to be just among his wives has enticed universal debate and divergent positions among Islamic scholars in particular. Some Islamic/Muslim countries outlawed polygyny on the ground of inability to do justice among wives; others permitted it through regulations, while some left it to personal discretion. Nigerian Muslims fall into the last category of subjecting polygyny to the hand of men. This study explores the Islamic concept of justice in Muslim Polygyny in Nigeria, putting into perspective the benefits, harms inherent in the practice and the implication of regulating Islamic polygyny rather than banning or leaving it to individual discretion. The study is descriptive. Interview is the major research instrument used in the study. The study reveals that while some Nigeria polygynous Muslim men abide by the Islamic provisions, others apparently disregard justice through their reckless and indiscriminate practice of the institution, the resultant effect of which is disintegration and destabilization of families; breeding of persistent acrimony, chaos etc. Recommendations that will enhance the practice of justice by polygynous Muslims in Nigeria and other Muslim societies are given in the paper.

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