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    Exploring the Intrinsic Values of Islamic Education as a Means of National Development
    (Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education, University of Lagos, 2010-05-17) Abdul-Raheem, B.
    This paper explores the potential of Islamic education as a catalyst for development in Nigeria. The discussion identifies the developmental needs of Nigeria focussing on the challenges that have hindered the development of the country. Thereafter, the philosophy and values of Islamic education are brought to the fore using the primary sources of Islam as the framework. in the process, the strategies for the application of resources of Islamic education emerge. The paper concludes that the utilization of values of Islamic education is possible in Nigeria if Nigerians especially Muslims sufficiently understand the Islamic ethos and apply them to their educational endeavours. The effectiveness of educating the soul would guarantee peace which is the most important ingredient for development. The paper recommends among others, making religious studies a compulsory subject at both primary and secondary school levels while the values of concepts taught to learners should be emphasised.
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    Inter-religious Dialogue: A Veritable Tool for the Management of Religious Intolerance in Nigeria
    (Faculty of Arts and Islamic Studies, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, 2021-12) Abdul-Raheem, B.
    It is a known fact that Islam and Christianity are the two religions with the largest adherents in the world. The peculiarity of igerian society is that it accommodates appreciable numbers of Muslims and Christians. This peculiarity makes Nigeria susceptible to the so-called religious acrimony due to the exi tence of religious intolerance. Doctrinal differences are regarded a a fundamental factor responsible for religiou intolerance and thi creates enmity and suspicion between Muslims and Christians. Religious intolerance is taking its toll on the nature of religion because rather than eeing religion as an agent of peace and unity, religion is rather seen as an agent of crisis and disunity. The purpose of this study, therefore, is to examine how inter- religious dialogue can mitigate the effect of religiou intolerance between Muslims and Christians. The study reveals that the religious intolerance existing between Muslims and Christian is normal due to certain causes and these causes are fundamental and cannot be ignored. In this case, this religious intolerance must be managed for the ake of peaceful co-existence. Furthermore, there are agent whose roles can make or mar the management of religious intolerance. The study concludes that incerity of purpose and mutual and genuine trust is critical to efficient inter-religious dialogue.
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    Inter-religious Dialogue: A Veritable Tool for the Management of Religious Intolerance in Nigeria
    (Faculty of Arts and Islamic Studies, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, 2021-12-19) Abdul-Raheem, B.
    It is a known fact that Islam and Christianity are the two religions with the largest adherents in the world. The peculiarity of Nigerian society is that it accommodates appreciable numbers of Muslims and Christians. This peculiarity makes Nigeria susceptible to the so-called religious acrimony due to the existence of religious intolerance. Doctrinal differences are regarded a fundamental factor responsible for religious intolerance and this creates enmity and suspicion between Muslims and Christians. Religious intolerance is taking its toll on the nature of religion because rather than seeing religion as an agent of peace and unity, religion is seen as an agent of crisis and disunity. The purpose of this study, therefore, is to examine how interreligious dialogue can mitigate the effect of religious intolerance between Muslims and Christians. The study reveals that the religious intolerance existing between Muslims and Christians is normal due to certain causes and these causes are fundamental and cannot be ignored. In this case, this religious intolerance must be managed for the sake of peaceful co-existence. Furthermore, there are agents whose roles can make or mar the management of religious intolerance. The study concludes that sincerity of purpose and mutual and genuine trust is critical to efficient inter-religious dialogue.
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    Taming the nature and saving the earth: Synergy between Islam and science
    (East African Researcher, 2021-12-18) Abdul-Raheem, B.
    In recent times, the world has been battling devastating natural disasters which manifest in form of hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, and wildfires, and so on. Evidently, these natural disasters claim millions of lives annually with the attendant wanton destruction of properties worth billions of dollars. In spite of concerted efforts put in place by various governments to contain the menace, especially in the countries that are prone to these disasters, a permanent solution is yet to be guaranteed. Perhaps, what is lacking is the ability to have control over the nature. The purpose of this study therefore is to examine the information contained in the Glorious Qur'an with a view to getting an insight on the possibility of taming the nature as conceptualised by Islam. The historical research method is employed by the study in order to ascertain whether what the present nations are experiencing had been experienced in the past. The results revealed that some past generations had also suffered similar experiences as a result of their defiance to the divine messages. Moreover, the Qur'an provides information on the possibility of taming the nature among others. It was therefore recommended that to achieve permanent solution, there is need to recognise the existence of the Owner and the Maker of the nature, from whom man can derive the power to tame the nature. Furthermore, there is a need to consider divine information in providing solutions to the issues of natural disasters alongside the human efforts which is termed science and technological breakthrough. The paper concludes that synergy between Islam and science is the way to go as to bring a permanent solution to the menace.
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    Transposing Islamiyyah Schools for Effective Performance in the 21st Century, South-West Nigeria
    (University of Ilorin, 2020) Abdul-Raheem, B.
    Islamiyyah schools play a distinct and significant role in the preservation and spread of Islam not only in Nigeria but all over the world especially where Islam is practised as religion. In Nigeria, Islamiyyah schools are operated at two different levels, katātib (Basic Qur’anic school) and madrasah (Arabic and Islamic Studies school). Regrettably, it was discovered that majority of Islamiyyah schools are not responsive to the 21st century imperatives. Change is what is constant but the failure of Islamiyyah schools to comply with the 21st century imperatives might render their performance obsolete in the nearest future. Undoubtedly, this will have adverse effect on the preservation and spread of Islam, the goals which they stand to achieve. The purpose of this study is to bring to lime light the extent to which Islamiyyah schools are lagging behind in catching up with the 21st century imperatives. Descriptive research design was explored because the study intended to describe the situation of Islamiyyah schools vis-à-vis the 21st century imperatives. The study gives full descriptions of structure of katātib and madrasah which shows that they were not in tune with the 21st century imperatives. Also what constitute the 21st century imperatives were critically analysed. Furthermore, guidelines on how the madrasah can meet up with 21st century imperatives were explained. The study concludes that the major obstacle for meeting up with the 21st century imperatives is the mentality or mindset of “This is how our father used to do it” which the stakeholders inherited from their predecessors.