HISTORY OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND SPREAD OF FRIDAY PRAYER MOSQUES IN KANO CITY, 1978-2016
HISTORY OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND SPREAD OF FRIDAY PRAYER MOSQUES IN KANO CITY, 1978-2016
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2020-02
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SAIFULLAHI, Halilu
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Abstract
This research is a documentation of the history of the development and spread of Friday prayer
mosques in Kano city, 1978-2016. Islam and the establishment of Friday prayer mosques in
Kano city have a long history defined by clear objectives guided by rules and regulations.
Specifically this study traces the major factors responsible for its development, spread and
historical implications on the community in Kano city. It begins with a historical background
demonstrating the introduction of Islam and the establishment of mosques in Kano. The sources
used in this study are both primary and secondary. More specifically, interviews formed the
major source in addition to a number of published and unpublished studies consulted. The study
shows the importance of mosque as a center of observance of prayer and learning; of socioeconomic
activities, and public interaction. It found that though wealthy individuals played
important role in the citing of mosques in their respective communities, growing
misunderstanding, division and disagreement leading to conflicts only came about when the
desire by religious organizations and groups to establish and control Friday mosques and
maintain their authority over them manifested.
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A THESIS SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF POSTGRADUATE
STUDIES, AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA, NIGERIA, IN
PARTIAL FULFILLLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
AWARD OF MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE IN HISTORY
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY,
FACULTY OF ARTS,
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY,
ZARIA, NIGERIA
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HISTORY,, DEVELOPMENT AND SPREAD,, FRIDAY PRAYER MOSQUES,, KANO CITY, 1978-2016