ARABIC MANUSCRIPTS IN THE EARLY NUPE KINGDOM
ARABIC MANUSCRIPTS IN THE EARLY NUPE KINGDOM
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1988
Authors
IBRAHIM , MUHAMMED BABA
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Abstract
Arabic Manuscripts treated in this thesis have
been existing in Nupeland since 15th century, Arabic
Manuscripts are sources for recording important
information and also explaining fundamental principles
of Islam according to the teachings of Quran (Holy
book for Muslims) and Hadith Sayings and deeds of
Prophet Muhammed (Peace and Blessings of Allah be on
Him).
The research examines the manuscripts of early
Ulama in Nupeland specifically those on Social,
political, religious injunctions, medicine and islamic
Jurisprudence. Hence, the researcher identified the
manuscripts originating from Nupeland in the National
Achives Kaduna. The life history of four Ulama that
contributed towards Islamization of Nupeland are
traced and about one hundred and fifty six Arabic
manuscripts of three families are studied. It is
the aim of the researcher to study the Arabic
Manuscripts in Nupeland and make them available for the
academic world because of their importance as authentic
documents with great value.
The related literature are reviewed and the
history of Nupe dynasty which existed in the middle
belt of Nigeria in the 15th century was traced. Finally, the researcher discussed the deplorable
conditions of the manuscripts and the urgent need to
harness them because of their importance to humanity.
A sample of Arabic Manuscripts is attached at the
appendix to potray their physical nature and also
their composition. It is a historical manuscripts with
a title, 'Kitab al Tarikh Bida'. It narrates the life
history of Sheikh Abdulrahamah and Mallam Dendo Manko
Musa and also a comprehensive history of some towns
in Nupeland.
Description
A Thesis submitted to the Postgraduate School
Ahmadu Bello University in partial fulfilment
of the requirements for the degree of
Master of Library Science
Department of Library Science
Faculty of Education
Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria,Nigeria
1988
Keywords
ARABIC MANUSCRIPTS,, NUPE KINGDOM