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Evaluation of Ecological and Health Risks of Heavy Metals in Selected Hand-Dug Wells around Ido-Osun Landfill Site in Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria.
Get PDFBackground: Groundwater is a vital source of drinking water, especially in developing regions. However, its quality is increasingly compromised by contamination from nearby landfill sites. Objective: This study assessed the physicochemical characteristics and heavy metal concentrations in groundwater around the Ido-Osun landfill, located in Osogbo Local Government Area, Osun State, Nigeria. Methodology: Groundwater samples were collected and analysed using standard procedures. Physicochemical parameters were measured, and heavy metals were quantified using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry after acid digestion. Results were compared against World Health Organization (WHO) and Nigerian Standards for Drinking Water Quality (NSDWQ) guidelines. The Water Quality Index (WQI) was computed to provide an integrated assessment of water safety. Results: While most physicochemical parameters fell within acceptable limits, elevated levels of total dissolved solids (TDS: 429.8 mg/L) and nitrate (NO₃⁻: 37.46 mg/L) were recorded in some samples. Heavy metal analysis revealed concerning concentrations of lead (Pb: 0.03 mg/L), chromium (Cr: 0.24 mg/L), and copper (Cu: 0.16 mg/L). The calculated WQI was 358.84, placing the groundwater in the "extremely poor" category. This classification indicates that the water is unfit for drinking without significant treatment, posing immediate health risks. The WQI integrates various water quality parameters into a single value, and such a high score signals serious contamination affecting the overall usability of the water source. The health risk assessment further revealed a high non-carcinogenic hazard index (HI: 29.88), driven mainly by lead exposure (HQ: 29.25), far surpassing the safety threshold of 1. Carcinogenic risk values for lead (0.00057) and chromium (0.00027) also exceeded the USEPA’s acceptable range (1.0 × 10⁻⁶ to 1.0 × 10⁻⁴), indicating a potential lifetime cancer risk. Conclusion: The presence of elevated lead and chromium, along with a critically high WQI, underscores the urgent threat posed by the landfill to groundwater quality and public health. Immediate remediation strategies, consistent groundwater monitoring, and improved waste management practices are essential to prevent long-term health consequences for nearby communities
Muslim’s Participation in Non-Muslim Burial Rites: The Position of Islam
No full textConsidering the modern realities and the need to promote interfaith relations, which would in turn engender peaceful coexistence among people of various faiths, tribes, and cultures, this paper explored the permissibility of Muslims participating in funeral rites of a non-Muslim without compromising the fundamental Islamic principles, most especially as clearly spelt out in the Qur’an and Sunnah. Some of these non-Muslim burial rites, inter alia, are filing past a dead non-Muslim lying in state, following the corpse to the cemetery, entering the church, etc. The paper scrutinized the article previously released by the lead author as the Head of the Da\u27wah Office and Chief Missioner of Nasrul-Lahi-l-fatih Society (NASFAT), employing qualitative methods (textual analysis) and MIA (Meaning, Implication, and Application) analysis traced to Sheikh Ahmad Lemu (RA) to analyse key relevant texts. The findings show that, apart from the clear textual prohibition of praying for a dead non-Muslim, there is no clear evidence against other rites, rather there are hadiths permitting some aspects such as following the corpse following the corpse to the grave yard, burying the body and paying condolences visit to the family. In conclusion, while the Islamic principles of fostering family, neighborhood and societal harmony permits Muslims to participates in certain aspects of Christian burial rites, a Muslim must not transgress to the prohibited acts such as praying for or on the corpse
The الخصائص الفنيّة في قصيدة عبد الواسع مدثر أيليينكي إسيين: دراسة تحليليةThe Artistic Characteristics in the Poem of Abdulwasiu Mudathir Eleyinke Isheyin: An Analytical Study
No full textتهدف هذه الدراسة إلى تحليل الخصائص الفنية في بعض قصائد الشاعر السوداني عبد الواسع مدثر أيليينكي إسيين. تركز الدراسة على استكشاف السمات الجمالية والإبداعية التي تميز شعره، مثل استخدامه للصور الشعرية، وتوظيفه للغة الرمزية، بالإضافة إلى إيقاعاته الموسيقية وأسلوبه المميز في التعبير عن القضايا الاجتماعية والثقافية، من خلال تحليل مجموعة مختارة من قصائده، تسعى الدراسة إلى إبراز العناصر التي تجعل شعر إسيين يتسم بالعمق الفني والثراء المعرفي، كما تتناول كيفية ارتباط هذه الخصائص الفنية بتوجهاته الفكرية وإسهاماته في الشعر السوداني المعاصر، تهدف الدراسة إلى تقديم قراءة نقدية تسلط الضوء على دور الشاعر في تطوير السرد الشعري في السياق الثقافي السوداني، وكيفية تأثير ذلك في الجمهور المتلقي، إن عبد الواسع مدثر أيليينكي إسيين هو أحد الشعراء الذين أثّروا في الشعر السوداني المعاصر من خلال أسلوبه المميز والمختلف، هذه الدراسة تسعى لفحص خصائص شعره الفنية، بما في ذلك كيفية استخدامه للغة الشعرية لطرح القضايا الاجتماعية، والرمزية، والتعبيرات الإيقاعية، اعتمدت الدراسة على المنهج التحليلي النقدي، حيث تم اختيار مجموعة من القصائد المميزة للشاعر عبد الواسع مدثر أيليينكي إسيين، تم تحليل هذه القصائد من خلال النظر في اللغة المستخدمة، والرموز، والصور الشعرية، والإيقاع، مع مقارنة أسلوبه بأساليب شعراء آخرين من نفس الحقبة. وبالإضافة إلى ذلك، أسفرت الدراسة عن أن إسيين يتميز بأسلوب شعري يعتمد على الرمزية العميقة، والصور الشعرية المبتكرة، مما يجعل قصائده تعكس انشغالاته بالقضايا الاجتماعية والسياسية،كما تبين أن الشاعر يستخدم اللغة بطرق غير تقليدية، مما يضفي على شعره بعدًا فلسفيًا وعاطفيًا. وفي الخاتمة، خلصت الدراسة إلى أن عبد الواسع مدثر أيليينكي إسيين يعد من الشعراء الذين أسهموا بشكل كبير في تطوير الشعر السوداني المعاصر من خلال أسلوبه الفني المتميز، تعتبر خصائصه الفنية من أبرز عوامل نجاح شعره، حيث تجمع بين الجماليات الفنية والرؤية الاجتماعية العميقة، مما يعكس دوره في تطور الأدب السوداني.
This analytical study explores the artistic characteristics in the poem of Abdulwasiu Mudathir Eleinke Isheyin. The research focuses on examining the various poetic devices and artistic elements that form the foundation of this work, which is recognized for its distinctive style and profound thematic expressions. The study delves into the poet’s use of language, imagery, rhythm, and structure, analyzing how these components interplay to create a compelling and emotionally resonant piece. A key element of this study is the exploration of Isheyin use of symbolism and metaphor, which serve as powerful tools to communicate deep cultural, political, and personal meanings. Through symbolic references and metaphorical language, the poem addresses themes of identity, displacement, and social struggle, reflecting the poet’s engagement with both local and global issues. The study also highlights the poet\u27s masterful command of rhythmic patterns and sound devices that enhance the auditory experience of the poem, creating a musicality that elevates its emotional impact. Moreover, the structure of the poem is analyzed to reveal how the poet uses both traditional and modern forms of Arabic poetry to innovate and craft a unique narrative flow. This blending of styles reflects Isheyin’s ability to bridge the past with the present, merging classical Arabic poetic conventions with contemporary themes and concerns. The study also looks at the historical and cultural context in which the poem was written, considering the socio-political atmosphere of Sudan and the broader African landscape during the time of its composition. Ultimately, this analysis aims to offer a deeper understanding of Abdulwasiu Mudathir Eleyinke Isheyin’s poetic vision and his significant contribution to modern Arabic and African literature. The study underscores the complexity of his poetic voice and its capacity to transcend regional boundaries, providing valuable insights into the ways in which language, art, and culture intersect in his work
Poverty, Wealth, and Social Responsibility: Empowering Youth for Change
Get PDFThe paper highlights the Islamic worldview on poverty, wealth, and the concept of social responsibility, relating to how all these can aid the empowerment of youth, using qualitative method. The paper relies on the Qur\u27an, Hadith, and other literatures to discuss the Islamic worldview on poverty and wealth, which reveals how Islam frowns at fear of poverty, the essence of youth empowerment, and the view of Islam on social responsibility as religious obligation. It proposes practical ways of motivating the youth towards fulfilling both individual and societal obligations as outlined by Islam, borrowing leaves from NASFAT\u27s various initiatives for youth training, education, and skills acquisition. The paper recommends that various religious organizations should endeavor to productively engage their youths, as the aphorism goes that “the idle hands are the devils’ workshops.”.
 
Spirituality and Governance: The Interplay between Religious Leaders and Governance
No full textRegional integration is increasingly recognised as a crucial catalyst for economic and social development in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This region, characterised by diverse cultures, languages, and economic statuses, has long grappled with the challenges and opportunities presented by cross-border interactions. The purpose of this research is to provide an assessment of regional integration and its influence on mobility within SSA. Drawing on empirical data and case studies, it examines the migration patterns in SSA countries and the effectiveness of regional organizations, such as the African Union and Regional Economic Communities (RECs) including the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the East African Community (EAC), the Southern African Development Community (SADC), and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in facilitating the movement of goods, services, capital, and people across borders as well as addressing challenges to mobility. Furthermore, the research explores the role of political, social, and economic factors in shaping regional integration efforts and their implications for intra-regional migration flows. By offering a comprehensive assessment, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding regional integration and mobility dynamics in Sub-Saharan Africa, informing policy interventions aimed at promoting inclusive growth and sustainable development across the continent
Effect Of Leadership Style On Worker’s Performance In Nigeria’s Organisations
Get PDFIn today’s competitive business environment, organisations expand globally and face lots of challenges to meet their objectives and choose to be more successful than others. Leaders play significant role in the accomplishment of these goals and boost employees’ performance with attractive and industry-competitive reward system. This paper relies on secondary data for sourcing information and adopts content analysis for analysing its arguments. It also adopts transformational leadership theory. The paper finds that there is a nexus between leadership style and workers’ performance. It also reveals that human resources management strategy has a significant effect on leadership style. It draws a line of correlation between the performance of the JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, and former Chairman of INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega’s leadership styles, their reward or compensation structure, and the agencies’ service delivery as well. The paper concludes that effective leadership style is one of the sure ways of improving workers’ performance and, as such, should be taken seriously at all levels of management
Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a Double-Edged Sword: Its Impacts on Religion from Islamic Perspectives
Get PDFIntroducing Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, particularly ChatGPT, into various facets of human life, including religion, has brought both benefits and challenges. This paper aims to highlight the impacts of AI, specifically ChatGPT, on religion by employing a qualitative content analysis using a directed deductive method based on a newspaper report (attached as an appendix) submitted by the author to The Guardian newspaper. The paper outlines the significant positive contributions of ChatGPT to religious scholarship while addressing its drawbacks, such as diminishing face-to-face interactions, misquotations of scripture, and documented cases where ChatGPT has allegedly encouraged users toward harmful actions, including murder. Additionally, the paper discusses how NASFAT is guiding its members on the responsible use of ChatGPT through webinars featuring clear explanations from religious studies and ICT experts. Finally, the paper recommends promoting AI literacy among adherents of various religions.Keywords ChatGpt, religion, impacts, NASFAT, double-edged-swor
Political Institutions and Governance: An Arabo-Islamic Perspective
Get PDFSocieties need political institutions with governance structures to achieve stability and ensure justice for societal progress. The research analysed Arab-Islamic political institutions and governance through Islamic principles drawn from teachings and Arab political traditions to resolve modern structural conflicts with their original political ideals in Islamic law and Arab historical contexts, especially within Muslim-majority states struggling with governance breakdowns. Textual analysis of Islamic primary resources composed of the Qur\u27an and Hadith together with traditional Islamic legal and political concepts formed the research method. The study examined historical governance during the time of Rightly Guided Caliphs together with modern political systems. Islamic governance requires three fundamental elements which include Shūrah for consultation and \u27Adl for justice together with accountability for governance. The Quranic verse Q3:159 says "And consult them in all affairs" which shows how participatory governance matters and how the Shūrah concept matches democratic principles. The early Caliphates showed an example of transparent ethical leadership which remains relevant today for dealing with modern governance issues. Modern political systems can improve their operations by implementing the Arab-Islamic principles of multilateral input and moral leadership establishment according to the research findings. Shūrah as an inclusive governance system needs improvement together with increased leader accountability and adoption of Islamic ethical values for public institution corruption reduction and political institution trust enhancement. The structure offers a foundation for cultural governance transformation in Muslim-majority governance systems.KeywordsArab-Islamic perspective, concept of Shūrah, governance, political institutions, Qur\u27an and Hadit
Exploring the Concept, Implications, and Business Potential of Halal Products and Services
Get PDFThe interest in the halal industry has witnessed a surge in recent times, with practitioners, including entrepreneurs, academics, and policymakers, now exploring halal markets for economic expansion. This development has triggered a new trend in Islamic economic scholarship with massive studies on the halal sector. Given the above, there is a growing need to elucidate the concept, principles, and market opportunities in the halal sector to enhance stakeholders\u27 understanding of the sector. There is a dearth of studies in this area of knowledge, particularly innovative services in the halal sector. This paper, therefore, attempts to explain the concept, principles, and market opportunities in the halal sector to establish the implications on entrepreneurship and business growth. Through a qualitative approach, the paper uses secondary data sourced from peer-reviewed journals to explain products and innovative services in the halal market. The article identifies key factors driving consumer preferences and presents strategic recommendations for businesses seeking to enter or enhance their presence in the halal market. Ultimately, this research aims to provide valuable insights into the burgeoning halal economy and its significance for both local and international markets.KeywordsHalal products, entrepreneurship, Islamic economics, innovative services, Shari’a
COMBATING IRHAB VIDE \u27AFWU UNDER SHARI’AH JURISPRUDENCE: A SYSTEMATIC COMPARISON WITH NIGERIAN LEGAL REGIME
No full textTerrorism has been a cankerworm inflicting pains on all and sundry across the universe. The innocent civilians have been at the receiving end. The ugly situation is not an exception in Nigeria. Hence, the Nigerian legal regime criminalises the act of terrorism and the search for permanent preventive measure culminates into amnesty grant to terrorists in Nigeria. Despite a number of amnesty grants to the terrorists in the country, it has not led to prevention due to incessant unexpected attacks by the terrorists. This thus poists this study to look beyond the Nigerian legal regime of amnesty grant and venture into the position under Shari’ah jurisprudence regarding combating terrorism vide amnesty grant with a systematic comparison with the Nigerian legal regime. The study adopts purely the doctrinal method of legal research and finds that the grant of amnesty to terrorists under Shari’ah jurisprudence is conditioned upon genuine repentance on the part of the terrorists prior to their arrest and non-commission of murder during the previous act of terrorism which conditions are absent in the Nigerian legal regime. The study thus recommends the Shari’ah jurisprudential conditional approach to Nigerian government.