6 research outputs found
On Misconceptions about the Application of the Shari’ah in Nigeria
No full textE-ProeedingsThe “reintroduction” of the Shariʽah Penal Code in some northern states of Nigeria has continued to generate mixed reactions from different angles of the Nigerian society. This paper attempts to explore the various arguments which are usually canvassed by opponents and proponents of the application of the Islamic Law in the country, in order to unveil some of the factors responsible for the misconceptions associated with the said issue. It reviews the philosophy and fundamental principles of the Islamic Law, it also examines the status of non-Muslims under the system and the operability of such a body of law in the Muslim life despite the multi-religious nature of the Nigerian society. Observation, Interaction and interview with some stakeholders in the affected states formed the basis of the methodology adopted in the paper, which in turn intimated the author with some vital information about the whole scenario. It became evident that, there were lapses and errors committed by various stakeholders and organs of government as well as some members of the public, due to misinformation, misapplication and misinterpretation in the course of the “reintroduction”, that inevitably provoked stiff opposition. The paper offers suggestions on how such sensitive issue can be handled, so as to pave way for better understanding among the various sections of the multi-religious Nigeria for peaceful co-existence
Situations of the al-Majiri system of education in contemporary Nigeria: Matters arising
No full textLike any other traditional system of education in other parts of the Muslim world, the al-Majiri system in Nigeria used to be a decent and reputable scheme that produced eminent scholars and policy makers. It mustered support and solidarity from all stakeholders and propelled the nation to enviable status in literacy, social, diplomatic and economic spheres, to mention a few. Its prominence however took a nosedive with the arrival of the British who hijacked the administrative power in the land and relegated all religious and traditional structures to the background. The upshot of this scenario paved the way for all forms of adulteration being smeared on the system today, which denigrates the whole structure. Numerous social vices are being linked to the managers and pupils of the scheme, which inevitably provoked calls for its abolition from some quarters. This paper holistically examines the scheme and scrutinises its operability, viability and sustainability for today‟s world. Besides being historical and analytical in its disposition, the paper exploits the philosophical method in proffering practicable suggestions on how the scheme could be properly managed and integrated into the modern system of education to realise its objectives.Keywords: Al-Majiri education, Islamic education, Traditional education, Nigeri
An Assessment of Methods of Teaching Islamic Studies Courses at the University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
No full textMethods of teaching in educational settings are of great importance and crucial to achieving the objectives of teaching and learning as the primary purpose of teaching method at any level of education is to bring about students' understanding of the subject. This study therefore assessed the methods of teaching Islamic Studies course in the Department of Religions, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria. A total number of three hundred and ten (310) Islamic Studies students and seven (7) Islamic Studies lecturers were adopted as the sample for this study. Simple random sampling techniques and purposive sampling technique were used to select the samples. A researcher designed questionnaire was used to collect relevant information from the respondents. Two research questions were formulated and answered using descriptive statistics of mean rank. The findings revealed that the lecture method is the most used teaching method by university lecturers teaching undergraduate Islamic Studies students. Based on this finding, it is recommended, among others, that university authority should make teaching professional certificate such as Post-Graduate Diploma in Education compulsory for all lecturers without teaching qualification to equip them with other various methods of teaching
SITUATIONS OF THE AL-MAJIRI SYSTEM OF EDUCATION IN CONTEMPORARY NIGERIA: MATTERS ARISING
No full textLike any other traditional system of education in other parts of the Muslim world, the al Majiri system in Nigeria used to be a decent and reputable scheme that produced eminent
scholars and policy makers. It mustered support and solidarity from all stakeholders and propelled the nation to enviable status in literacy, social, diplomatic and economic spheres, to mention a few. Its prominence however took a nosedive with the arrival of the British who hijacked the administrative power in the land and relegated all religious and traditional structures to the background. The upshot of this scenario paved the way for all forms of adulteration being smeared on the system today, which denigrates the whole structure. Numerous social vices are being linked to the managers and pupils of the scheme, which inevitably provoked calls for its abolition from some quarters. This paper holistically examines the scheme and scrutinises its operability, viability and sustainability for today's world. Besides being historical and analytical in its disposition, the paper exploits the philosophical method in proffering practicable suggestions on how the scheme could be properly managed and integrated into the modern system of education to realise its objectives
Utilisation of internet-enabled devices for academic and religious purposes among Muslim undergraduates
No full textThis study investigated utilisation of internet-enabled devices for academic and religious purposes among Muslim undergraduates in University of Ilorin, Nigeria. All Muslim students in the University constituted the population of the study, while only those in the Faculty of Arts were the target population. Meanwhile, 50 Muslim students were randomly selected from each of the seven departments which totaled 350 undergraduate Muslim students. The instrument used to collect data was researcher-designed questionnaire. Two research hypotheses were formulated and tested using inferential statistics of Pearson Product Moment Correlation Statistics, at 0.05 level of significance. It was revealed from the findings of the study that utilisation of internetenabled devices significantly related to Muslim students' religious practices and academic performance. Therefore, it was concluded that students should always ensure moderation in chit-chatting and use their internet-enabled devices for the purposes which would boost their academic performance and improve them spiritually
Utilisation of internet-enabled devices for academic and religious purposes among Muslim undergraduates
No full textThis study investigated utilisation of internet-enabled devices for academic and religious purposes among Muslim undergraduates in University of Ilorin, Nigeria. All Muslim students in the University constituted the population of the study, while only those in the Faculty of Arts were the target population. Meanwhile, 50 Muslim students were randomly selected from each of the seven departments which totaled 350 undergraduate Muslim students. The instrument used to collect data was researcher-designed questionnaire. Two research hypotheses were formulated and tested using inferential statistics of Pearson Product Moment Correlation Statistics, at 0.05 level of significance. It was revealed from the findings of the study that utilisation of internet-enabled devices significantly related to Muslim students' religious practices and academic performance. Therefore, it was concluded that students should always ensure moderation in chit-chatting and use their internet-enabled devices for the purposes which would boost their academic performance and improve them spiritually
