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    Re-thinking Romanization of Arabic Islamic Script.
    (Tarbiya, Journal of Education in Muslim Society, 2017-06-20) Abdul-Raheem, B. and Adegoke, K.A.
    The needed vital instrument to achieve this venture requires the invention of transliteration and transcription of Arabic letters into non-Arabic letters which were successfully done in Romanization of Arabic-Islamic Scripts. Thus, the paper attempts to examine the Romanization of Arabic-Islamic Scripts in the twin discipline of Arabic and Islamic Studies in the occidental world. It is a case study research examining the historical evolution of transliteration and transcription of Arabic letters into non-Arabic letters in which the distinction and lack of uniformity of Romanization of Arabic- Islamic Scripts are fully explored. The paper would finally take us through the fundamental role played by the CJK! Arabic Romanization System (CARS) in the recent innovation in the Romanization of Arabic-Islamic Scripts in the twin discipline of Arabic and Islamic Studies in the Western-oriented institution of learning. The purpose is to see what element of innovative development ushered in the recent Arabic-Islamic scholarship in the methods of transliteration and transcription of Arabic letters into non- Arabic letters.
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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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    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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    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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    Sunnah Approaches to Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism in Nigeria
    (International Colledge, Krirk University, 2023-07-19) Abdul-Raheem. B
    One of the greatest security challenges that can face any society is terrorism. Terrorist attacks can have devastating effects on the development and progress of a country that experiences them. The innocent citizens are victims while public and private facilities become targets. Once a country experiences security challenges, its economy will be drastically affected and its image will be tarnished because foreigners will be less willing to invest in the economy of such a country and it will be avoided as it will be tagged as a red zone for tourism. Combating terrorism creates a setback because the country will lose both human and capital resources in the course. The purpose of this study is to examine the various theories of terrorism in relationship with the nefarious activities of various terrorist groups in Nigeria and the factors that led to their emergence. The study focuses on how the Sunnah approaches can be applied to proffer solutions to curb the menace of these terrorist groups.