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- ItemOpen AccessAdam AI-lIuri and Neo-ijtihad: An Examination of His Legal Views on Ramadan Fasting in Nigeria(Nigeria Association of Teachers of Arabic and Islamic Studies (NATAIS), 2017) Adegoke, K.A.Shaykh Adam Ibn Abdullah al-IIuri was one of the rare erudite scholars in Africa continent in twentieth century who contributed a lot to the development of various Islamic disciplines. The Arabic School (Markazu 't-Talimi '1-'Arabi AI-Islami) established by him in 1952 has produced several Islamic scholars who specialised in different areas of Islamic disciplines. The objective of this study is to examine some of the neo-Ijtihad exercises of AI-Iluri on the jurisprudential issues surrounding the observance of Ramadan fasting in Nigeria such as the universal and geographical application of moon sighting, personality of the moon-sighter,number of moon-sighters, textual and artificial calculation of moon sighting and day of doubt (Yawm As-Sakk) which always serve as jurisprudential controversy on the commencement and termination of Ramadan fasting among Nigerian Muslims. Research method used in this study is expository, descriptive and analytical so as to come up with the relevance of AI-Iluri's neo-ljtihiid legal exercise to Nigerian environs. Conclusively, the study makes a finding that local related jurisprudential issues should be better handled by local Islamic scholars than consulting foreign materials from the author who may not be aware of the situation and circumstances peculiar to the environment. The paper therefore recommends that Nigerian Muslims should inculcate making use of the neo-ljtihiid legal exercise of their local scholars as a token of appreciation of their scholarship and a form of encouragement for them to do more in proffering solutions to some emerging problems among the Nigerian Muslims .
- ItemOpen AccessAhl Adh-Dhimmah under Umayyad and Abbasid caliphates(Department of Islamic Studies, Nassarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria., 2017) Adegoke, K.A.This paper is an attempt to study the affairs of Ahl Adh-Dhimmah(non-Muslims) in the Islamic State under Umayyad and Abbasid period of Islam. Personality of Ahl Adh-Dhimmah in an Islamic state are highlighted, as well as their status in the earlier period of Islam from the historical perspective. It also underlines the rights and status of Ahl Adh-Dhimmah during the Umayyad andAbbasid period of Islam with some checkmates on their rights. The paper concludes with findings and suggestions for the peaceful co-existence of Muslims and non-Muslims in a multi-religious community.
- ItemOpen AccessAn Appraisal of Faith-Based Literacy Programmes on the Socio-Economic Life of Adult Learners in Lagos, Nigeria(EAJERP: East African Journal of Educational Research and Policy. A Publication of Higher Education Research and Policy Network (HERPNET), Kampala International University, Uganda., 2017) Falako, F. O.; Anyikwa, BlessingThe study was carried out to appraise the literacy programmes provided by Faith-Based Organisations (FBOs) in Mainland Local Government Area (LGA) of Lagos State, Nigeria to ascertain their effects on the socio-economic life of the learners. A total of 27 Faith-Based literacy centres, managed by over 100 Facilitators and 20 Administrators formed the population. The researchers sampled 50 Facilitators and Instructors through the stratified sampling technique. Data was collected using researcher-made questionnaire titled “Faith-Based Literacy Centres and Empowerment Questionnaire” (FBLCEQ). The instrument consists of twenty items which was subjected to face and content validity using experts in evaluation and Adult Education from the University of Lagos. Three research questions guided the study. Findings obtained included that basic literacy tops the list of programs offered by the FBOs literacy centres; and in terms of functionality, they expose learners to skills that impact positively on their socio-economic endeavours. It recommended periodical in-service training for all adult instructors amongst others.
- ItemOpen AccessAn appraisal of faith-based literacy programmes on the socio-economic life of adult learners in Lagos, Nigeria(A publication of Higher Education Research and Policy Network (HERPNET), 2017) Falako, F.O; Anyikwa, B.The study was carried out to appraise the literacy programmes provided by faith-based organisations (FBOs) in Mainland Local Government Area (LGA) of Lagos State, Nigeria to ascertain their effects on the socio economic life of the learners.
- ItemOpen AccessAn appraisal of St. Francis of Assisi's canticle of brother Sun(Tai Solarin University of Education, 2007-10) Taiwo, B.SLynn white Jr, in the historical roots of our ecologic crisis noted that since the root of our trouble are so largely religious, the remedy must also be essentially religious, whether we call it that or not. He therefore recommended what he described as the profoundly religious but heretical sense of the primitive Franciscans for the spiritual autonomy of all parts of nature.
- ItemOpen AccessBetween Islamic Activism and Politics: A Theo-Political Thought of Ḥasan Al-Banna Reconsidered(Department of Religions and Peace Studies, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State, Nigeria, 2020-06) Adegoke, K.A.Hasan Al-Bannā was a great thinker and revivalist of Islam in the twentieth century in the Muslim world that most of the Islamic resurgence groups which emerged in some parts of the Muslim world are directly or indirectly influenced by his Islamic activism on the inter-relationship between politics and religion. This study aims at examining and revisiting the theo-political thought of Al-Bannā which he theorized in the earlier twentieth century. The purpose is to see what element of impact does this theo-political thought has on the emergence of various Islamic resurgent groups in several parts of Muslim nations in the contemporary period. The study gives brief account of life of Al-Bannā before casting a cursory look at his religious activities in Egypt. Then, the study goes ahead to examine Al-Bannā’s three stages of theo-political thought and appraise its influence on several Islamic resurgent groups in the Muslim world. Research methodologies used in this study are analytical and descriptive. Conclusively, the study postulates that Al-Bannā’s theo-political thought is felt in the twentieth century, not only in Egypt, but in the whole Islamic world, and most of the Islamic resurgence groups which emerged in some parts of the Muslim world are directly or indirectly influenced by Al-Bannā’s theo-political thought. Finally, the study recommends that Al-Bannā’s works on theo-political thought should be carefully reconsidered by the contemporary Islamic ideologues who are clamouring for Islamic government.
- ItemOpen AccessBetween islamic legal maxim and religious fundamentalism: a case study of boko haram's insurgency in Nigeria between 2009 and 2017(Faculty of Education, kampala international university, Dar-es-salam, Tanzania, 2016) Adegoke, K.A.Nigeria, as one of the pluralistic and multi-religious nations in West Africa, has been experiencing an extreme form of Islamic fundamentalism from an insurgent group popularly known as Boko Haram in the North-Eastern geo-political zone of Nigeria, which has claimed several lives and properties of Nigerians in the area and beyond. This Boko Haram's violent struggle is highly sensitive and volatile by nature because it is neither a conflict between Muslims and Christians nor that of North and South of the country but which has brought the whole Nigeria to their knee. The paper attempts to examine the historical emergence of Boko Haram insurgent group in Nigeria. It would take us through the conceptual clarifications of some keywords featuring in the paper. It also examines the fundamentalistic locus standi of this group and their justifications for their insurgency. The purpose is to see the element of threat that this Boko Haram's insurgency has adversely created for pluralistic nature of Nigeria with her diverse ethnics and religious beliefs. The paper goes ahead to critically view the Boko Haram insurgency through the eyes of Islamic legal maxims through some Islamic texts and scholarly opinion of some Islamic scholars within and outside Nigeria. The side effect of Boko Haram insurgency on Islam as a religion and Muslims as Nigerians is also examined. Finally, the paper moves on to give some recommendations so as to proffer the necessary solution to the problem of insurgency in Nigeria.
- ItemOpen AccessBeyond Oputa human rights violation commision: tradochrislam repentance commision as a key to national rebirth(Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, 2001) Taiwo, B.SThis paper is a contribution to the National Rebirth debate, which presupposes that Nigeria is plagued by some problems. The paper examines the solutions that have been proffered for solving our social problems like the reintroduction of Nigerian customary values, adoption of a national religion, secular state and the anti-corruption bill and found them inadequate for a true National Rebirth. The paper therefore suggests repentance from sin as a precondition for National Rebirth.
- ItemOpen AccessBiblical and prophetic guidance for a nation at crossroad: the case of Nigeria(Apublication of the Faculty of Education, Kampala International University of Tanzania Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 2019-06) Shogunle, N.O; Taiwo, B.SWhereas the bible contains important perspectives and practical guidelines for dealing with real problems that faces society today, modern planners often do not not look into the bible for answers to the complex issues.
- ItemOpen AccessBiblical View of Parenthood and Implications for Education in the 21st Century Nigeria(Concept Publications, Lagos, 2017) Falako, F. O.This paper examined the Biblical principles on parenthood with particular reference to education; the purpose was to draw out Biblical model vis-a-vis current educational principles and practices. Some of such principles are: parents as the first ‘teachers’ of the child; the family or home being the first point of contact of the child and the most influential agent of value transmission; and the importance of learning a trade. The paper noted that modern trends like indiscipline and violence in schools occasioned by factors like single parenthood, role reversal/role confusion are impacting negatively on parenthood and education in the country. In conclusion, the paper recommended that parents/guardians should be more involved in the education of their children/wards while the government should make education more holistic by emphasising the training of not only the Head (cognitive) but also the Heart (affective) and the Hand (skills acquisition).
- ItemOpen AccessThe Challenges of Implementing Islamic Studies Curriculum in Nigerian Secondary schools(Higher Education Research and Policy Network (HERPN£T) Africa Kampala International University, Kampala, Uganda, 2015) Adegoke, K.A.; AbdulRaheem, B.Nigeria is a multi-religious society which is responsible for the way the religion is being promoted to the extent that the religious holidays outnumber secular holidays. A common practice in Nigeria is that some professionals do abandon their professions for evangelism claiming that religion gives them the succour which their professions cannot give them. However, it must not be forgotten that the needs of society is one of determinants of curriculum design meaning that religious education must be integrated in Nigerian educational system otherwise Nigerian education will be regarded as imbalance because it fails to cater for the needs of society. Based on this, Islamic Studies as one of Religious Studies is taught in all the levels of Nigerian educational system. The two objectives that Islamic Studies curriculum wants to achieve are; providing the Muslim children with their religious needs and inculcating in them the moral values that w{lImake them a mora! worthy personalities in their society. This is in accordance with what was recommended in National Policy on Education. Unfortunately, Nigeria as a nation is being confronted with the problems which are of moral values in spite of existence of Religious Studies in its school curriculum. This makes some people suggest that the value education be introduced in our school system thinking that Religious Studies has failed in its duty. What is not clear to the advocate of value education is that Islamic Studies as one of Religious Studies is being confronted with a lot of challenges which have hindered its effective implementation which could also happen to value education. This paper therefore identified these challenges and offered possible solutions to them which if implemented Nigeria's problems would become a thing of the past
- ItemOpen AccessChild Abuse in Nigerian Society: An Islamic Perspective(Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies,Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria., 2006) Adegoke, K.A.Tile popular notion that child is the most precious gift that God call give to man cannot be de-emphasized in the African society. Despite this, there are still various child abuse going on in Nigeria society due to parent's nonchalant attitude towards their duties. it is ill the light of this undesirable development that the paper aims to examine child Abuse in Nigeria society from the perspective of Islam. In order to achieve our aim the paper looks into the definition of child abuse for more clarification of the term, then the paper highlights various types of child abuse existing ill Nigerian society. The implication of these child abuses on Nigerian children are examined while the solution are provided in the light of Islam.
- ItemOpen AccessChristian Missions and their Linguistic Legacies(Ilesa: Triumph-Providential, 2011) Falako, F. O.Indigenous languages are adversely affected in this era of globalization, due to an apparent negligence in favour of foreign ones. The paper focused on the early Christian Missions and their attitude of appreciation to the language of their hosts. It looked into how in the course of evangelism they reduced Yoruba, Igbo, Efik, Nupe and Hausa languages into writing. In the process, they created linguistic hegemony, a culture of reading and tribal consciousness that helped fan the embers of nationalism; all to the consternation of the colonial administrators. The paper posited that these legacies must be built upon in our generation so as to save indigenous languages from total eclipse. To pave way for the assimilation of traditional ideas and values, the paper advocated a sympathetic evaluation of African linguistic heritage.
- ItemOpen AccessConcept of At-Tahajjub in the context of the Shari'ah Framework and neo-Ijtihad Challenges(Al-Asaalah, the Journal of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria., 2011) Adegoke, K.A.One of the distinctive features between the human beings arid other kinds of mammalian animal kingdom is the clothing and dressing. These clothing and dressing that are peculiar to human beings should be done to achieve the desired objective according to Islamic culture. This study aims at investigating into, the concept of At- Tahajjub within the Sharfah Framework and Neo-Ijtihad challenges. ' The paper views the concept of At-Tahajjub in the Islamic culture and its moral and social objectives, it then gives out a conceptual clarification of the term "At- Tahajjub" and its related key terms featuring in the paper. The study moves on to examine the exegetical and jurisprudential discourses on the issues surrounding the concept of At- Tahajjub in Sharfah. It also examines the neo-Ijtihad challenges on some of the matters related to the concept of At- Tahajjub with the necessary response from the Sharfah desk. The study is finally concluded with the findings and recommendation for the better unders.tanding of the concept of At- Tahajjub in Sharf ah.
- ItemOpen AccessConcept of Human destiny in Islam and Yoruba Tradtional Religion(Abuja Journal of Philosophy and Religions, Department of Philosophy and Religion, University of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria, 2011) Adegoke, K.A.Concept of human -destiny is one of the hot-debated issues among the Islamic theologians and Yoruba Traditionalists. Apparently, both of them approach the various issues related to destiny in different ways•.Islamic theologians approach this issue through logical arguments from the premises of reasoning and revelations from the Qur'an and prophetic traditions popularly referred to as Kitab Wa Sunnah, while the Yoruba traditionalists approach it through the dialectical arguments from the premises of speculative reasoning, proverbs, myth, folk tales and other traditional materials from the Yoruba environments. this paper tries to examine this concept of human destiny in Islamic theology and Yoruba traditional religious theology.The main purpose of the paper is to expose the theological position of both religions on the hot-debated issues of human destiny and its social impact on the adherents of both religions in the human society.
- ItemOpen AccessCritical Appraisal of the Advent and Impact of Islam in West African States(Department of Religions and Peace Studies, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos, Nigeria., 2018) Adegoke, K.A.Islam as one of the world religions from the oriental parts of the world is a branch of Abrahamic faith. Its spread to every nook and cranny of the world is systematic in nature and its impact on people is highly remarkable. It is on this note that the paper aims at examining the critical appraisal of the advent and impact of Islam in West African States. By this, the paper highlights some factors responsible for the easier spread of Islam in the region. It discusses the advent of Islam in some West African States. It then moves forward to examine some of Islamic reformative activities in some localities in West Africa and motives. The paper finally examines the various impacts of Islam in West African States.
- ItemOpen AccessA critical examination of Matthew Fox's creation spirituality(Tai Solarin University of Education, 2007-10) Taiwo, B.SVarieties of solutions to the question of the relationship between man and environment abound in christian theology. One of them is Matthew Fox's creation spirituality.
- ItemOpen AccessCritical survey of islam in West Africa(Department of History, Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo., 2009) Adegoke, K.A.Introduction Islam lit rally means an act of total submission or surrendering to the Will of Allah (God). Historically, the origin of Islam hanged on two theories namely conservative and modern theori s. In the onservative theory, the origin of Islam could b traced to the time of Prophet Adam and his wife. Hawwa' (Eve) who were the first created mankind on earth. This theory propounded that Islam started when mankind were conscious of the existence of a Supreme B ing Who is Allah and they submit themselves to His Will. The modern theory claims that Islam started in 610 C.E when Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W)was called to prophet hood in the Mecca city and was commanded to spread the message of Islam
- ItemOpen AccessDHIMMAH Contract in Sokoto Caliphate of Nigeria and Contemporary Challenges(Islamic University, Uganda, 2020-06) Adegoke, K.A.The Dhimmah contract as a Sharī‘ah provision for the rights of non-Muslims residing in an Islamic state has become controversial in the contemporary period as a result of misconception that an Islamic state is monolithic from religious perspective and therefore, intolerable of non-Islamic faith and belief in her geographical boundary. The objective of this study is to look into the legal rights of non-Muslims in the contemporary period showcasing Sokoto caliphate for contextualization and the colonial and postindependence challenges. To achieve this objective, the paper cast a glance at the emergence of Sokoto caliphate and her religio-political power in nineteenth century, it examines Dhimmah contract in the Islamic legal system and different types of non-Muslims (Ahl Adh-Dhimmah) on which Dhimmah contract are applicable. It moves on to appraise the Dhimmah contract under Sokoto Caliphate during pre-colonial and periods and contemporary challenges. The research methods used in this study are analytical, descriptive and expository. The study concludes that Sokoto caliphate had been running perfect religio-political system and law guiding the rights of her non-Muslim minorities through Dhimmah contract before the advent of British colonial overnment, religio-political authority of Sokoto Caliphate has been weakened and reduced to mere spiritual and religions affairs in the face of contemporary and modern challenges from the government of the day. Sokoto Caliphate which was initially an Islamic State has now assumed the status of Muslim State due to the contemporary challenges from the Nigerian political system. At last, study recommends that the present Sokoto Caliphate should widen her horizon to cover more rights of Muslims in Nigeria and their relationship with non-Muslims on religious ground in Nigeria. Sokoto Caliphate should set up a jurisprudential and legal body through which the rights of the Muslims and non-Muslim minorities could be decided within the stipulation of constitutional provision in Nigeria.
- ItemOpen AccessDignity of Labour and Productivity: Perception of Christian Religious Studies’ Curriculum in South-Western, Nigeria(AJEP: African Journal of Pedagogy. A Publication of the Faculty of Education, Kampala International University College, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania., 2016) Falako, F. O.One of the challenges to productivity in the Nigerian labour force is the apparent lack of dignity of labour. A lot of people feel dissatisfied at work while majority of civil servants show apathy to work. Therefore, production is often below expectation. This paper probed into how focus on Dignity of Labour in Christian Religious Studies (CRS) can help inculcate confidence, enthusiasm and improve productivity among Nigerian labour force. The study adopted a descriptive research design. Four research questions were developed to guide the study. The sample for the study comprised of 140 Christian Religious Studies lecturers and first year undergraduates (that have been exposed to the curriculum) of fourUniversities in South-Western Nigeria selected through a simple random sampling technique. The findings, among others, revealed the importance of religious capital in production; and that integration of dignity of labour and absorption of NEEDS/MDGs notions into Christian Religious studies curriculum could help enhance productivity across all labour force. Based on the findings, it was recommended among other things that teachers should adhere strictly to the syllabus and include more of empowerment themes in the curriculum.