A STUDY OF CONTRIBUTIONS OF SELECTED MUSLIM SCHOLARS TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF TAFSIRIN IN NORTHERN NIGERIA FROM 1970 – 2010
A STUDY OF CONTRIBUTIONS OF SELECTED MUSLIM SCHOLARS TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF TAFSIRIN IN NORTHERN NIGERIA FROM 1970 – 2010
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2016-02
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MUHAMMAD, ABDULLAHI
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The research is “A study of the contributions of selected Muslim scholars to the development of Tafsir in Nothern Nigeria from 1970-2010”. Among the research objectives is to evaluate the methodology and impact of some selected Mufassirun in Muslim areas.Also, to identify styles and methodolgy of reform and impact of the scholars teachings through Tafsir, its also to identify solution(s) to the stated problems of Tafsir through the study of the activitiesof the personalities understudy. The selected scholars for the study are; Shiekh Sidi Attahir Ibrahim, Sheikh Ja‟afar Mahmud Adam, and Sheikh Muhammad Awwal Abba Aj. The research discussed their methodology in Tafsȋr, their sources, the establishment of their Tafsȋr circles, how people view their Tafsȋr, the area of emphasis of each, their role in reforming Ummah, their contributions towards peace between muslins and non-Muslims.The challenges encounteredd in the process of desserminating of Tafsir.The lessons to be learnt in their contributions,among others.In the process of carrying out this research, the instruments used for collecting data include; Radio cassettes, audio and video CD‟s plates, interviews with the families of the scholars as well as their students. The researchfound out their contribution in all sectors, such as religion, social, economy, education, peace and unity, among others, through their Tafsȋr. Summary, recommendations and conclusion were also being provided at the end of the research.
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A THESIS SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES, AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA – NIGERIA.
IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT FOR THE AWARD OF DOCTORATE DEGREE IN ISLAMIC STUDIES
DEPARTMENT OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCE EDUCATION
(ISLAMIC STUDIES SECTION),
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY,
ZARIA - NIGERIA
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STUDY,, CONTRIBUTIONS,, SELECTED MUSLIM SCHOLARS,, DEVELOPMENT,, TAFSIRIN,, NORTHERN NIGERIA,, 1970 – 2010