CONCEPTUALIZING THE PRINCIPLES OF SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT: TEACHINGS FROM SELECTED VERSES OF SURAH AL-HUJURAAT

The speedy advancement in internet technology has revolutionized the use of social media platforms as ways of communication globally. This paper examines the proliferations social media sites in the world and its use among the Muslims.  Unlike traditional media, most of internet based means of social interactions are user-generated. It allows the individual to determine the content of the message with or without censorship or regulation. The liberty to open an account with any site of choice and the freedom it entails, lured some Muslims to surf social media without recourse to or in line with the basic tenets of Islamic teachings.  The paper is a qualitative method where In-Depth Interviews were conducted with seasoned social users.  The researchers purposively selected three participants for the study and interview because they are Muslims and possessed the knowledge about the phenomenon investigated. Some of the findings of the study revealed that some Muslims finds it convenient to share or post unsubstantiated religious messages on social media. Similarly, it has paved way for increasing number of untrained social media preachers. This makes it a delicate tool at the disposal of some of Muslim to fan antagonism among Muslim of creeds and sects in Nigeria. The article concludes that social media is a double-edged sword which side-effects as apparent when Muslim user do not resort to the teachings of Islam as the guiding principle when surfing the social media sites. The unfettered user-generated content of social media in 21st century enables the users to operate outside the ambit of the Islamic convention of social interactions

CONCEPTUALIZING THE PRINCIPLES OF SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT: TEACHINGS FROM SELECTED VERSES OF SURAH AL-HUJURAAT

The speedy advancement in internet technology has revolutionized the use of social media platforms as ways of communication globally. This paper examines the proliferations social media sites in the world and its use among the Muslims.  Unlike traditional media, most of internet based means of social interactions are user-generated. It allows the individual to determine the content of the message with or without censorship or regulation. The liberty to open an account with any site of choice and the freedom it entails, lured some Muslims to surf social media without recourse to or in line with the basic tenets of Islamic teachings.  The paper is a qualitative method where In-Depth Interviews were conducted with seasoned social users.  The researchers purposively selected three participants for the study and interview because they are Muslims and possessed the knowledge about the phenomenon investigated. Some of the findings of the study revealed that some Muslims finds it convenient to share or post unsubstantiated religious messages on social media. Similarly, it has paved way for increasing number of untrained social media preachers. This makes it a delicate tool at the disposal of some of Muslim to fan antagonism among Muslim of creeds and sects in Nigeria. The article concludes that social media is a double-edged sword which side-effects as apparent when Muslim user do not resort to the teachings of Islam as the guiding principle when surfing the social media sites. The unfettered user-generated content of social media in 21st century enables the users to operate outside the ambit of the Islamic convention of social interactions

Meningococcus serogroup C clonal complex ST-10217 outbreak in Zamfara State, Northern Nigeria.

After the successful roll out of MenAfriVac, Nigeria has experienced sequential meningitis outbreaks attributed to meningococcus serogroup C (NmC). Zamfara State in North-western Nigeria recently was at the epicentre of the largest NmC outbreak in the 21st Century with 7,140 suspected meningitis cases and 553 deaths reported between December 2016 and May 2017. The overall attack rate was 155 per 100,000 population and children 5-14 years accounted for 47% (3,369/7,140) of suspected cases. The case fatality rate (CFR) among children 5-9 years was 10%, double that reported among adults ≥ 30 years (5%). NmC and pneumococcus accounted for 94% (172/184) and 5% (9/184) of the laboratory-confirmed cases, respectively. The sequenced NmC belonged to the ST-10217 clonal complex (CC). All serotyped pneumococci were PCV10 serotypes. The emergence of NmC ST-10217 CC outbreaks threatens the public health gains made by MenAfriVac, which calls for an urgent strategic action against meningitis outbreaks

ALMIJIRAH’S PROCESS OF COMBINING ISLAMIC KNOWLEDGE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKILLS FOR SELF-RELIENCE IN NIGERIA

Islam emphasises educating both men and women alike. Muslim women from the first generation of Islam have shown deep interest in studying the Hadith of the Prophet (SAW), and have contributed a great deal to the development of the science of Hadith. They have contributed in academia, the business and financial sectors, medicine and science, and numerous other fields of knowledge. This paper intends to describe the process followed by the Muslim female Almajirah in the acquisition of Islamic knowledge and entrepreneurship skills in Niger State, Nigeria. The data collected for this work in terms of the number of Madaris visited, the number of students and other relevant information collected were presented in tabular format. The data presented provides more information on the coverage of the study area as conducted in this research. The method of data collection is oral interview complimented with observation. The experiences of the Muslim female Almajirah under studies, and as an entrepreneur, of this system of learning were also narrated in descriptive term. It is concluded that the Muslim female Almajirah, if given the right training and conducive environment will be able to contribute positively in all spheres of life endeavour; and especially in terms of the spread of Islamic knowledge, moral training and self-reliance through acquisition of religious knowledge and a viable trade that can sustain her to enable her fend for her needs. Islam menekankan mendidik baik laki-laki maupun perempuan. Wanita Muslimah dari generasi pertama Islam telah menunjukkan minat yang mendalam untuk mempelajari Hadits Nabi (SAW), dan telah memberikan kontribusi yang besar bagi pengembangan ilmu Hadits. Mereka telah memberikan kontribusi di bidang akademis, bisnis dan sektor keuangan, kedokteran dan ilmu pengetahuan, dan berbagai bidang pengetahuan lainnya. Makalah ini bermaksud untuk mendeskripsikan proses yang diikuti oleh Almajirah wanita Muslim dalam perolehan pengetahuan Islam dan keterampilan kewirausahaan di Negara Bagian Niger, Nigeria. Data yang dikumpulkan untuk pekerjaan ini dalam hal jumlah Madaris yang dikunjungi, jumlah siswa dan informasi relevan lainnya yang dikumpulkan disajikan dalam format tabel. Data yang disajikan memberikan informasi lebih lanjut tentang cakupan wilayah studi seperti yang dilakukan dalam penelitian ini. Metode pengumpulan data adalah wawancara lisan yang dilengkapi dengan observasi. Pengalaman Almajirah perempuan Muslim yang sedang menempuh studi, dan sebagai seorang wirausahawan, sistem pembelajaran ini juga diriwayatkan secara deskriptif. Disimpulkan bahwa Almajirah Muslimah, jika diberikan pelatihan yang tepat dan lingkungan yang kondusif akan mampu memberikan kontribusi positif dalam segala bidang kehidupan; dan terutama dalam hal penyebaran pengetahuan Islam, pelatihan moral dan kemandirian melalui perolehan pengetahuan agama dan perdagangan yang layak yang dapat menopangnya untuk memenuhi kebutuhannya

THE IMPORTANCE OF ARABIC LANGUAGE IN DA’WAH ACTIVITIES: A STUDY OF WOMEN IN DA’WAH

This paper is on the importance of Arabic language and its usage in Da’awah activities by women in Da’awah in Nigeria. It also discussed how Arabic is used in Da’awah by Muslim women in Nigeria. It explained the mission and vision of Women in Da’awah (WID) and their various approaches to Da’awah that includes encouragement of the use and study of Arabic language. Likewise, the paper discusses the Da’awah activities of the Women in Da’awah and outline most the da’awah activities carried out by the organization. It also deliberates the importance of the use of the language for Da’awah purpose with evidence from the Qur’an and Sunnah. The paper adopted and used descriptive approach combined with content analysis approach. Arabic is a compulsory language. When Islam stretched and came into contact with other civilizations, Arabic acted as a bridge of scholarship through the movement of translation. Makalah ini membahas tentang pentingnya bahasa Arab dan penggunaannya dalam kegiatan Dakwah oleh wanita dalam Dakwah di Nigeria. Dibahas pula bagaimana bahasa Arab digunakan dalam dakwah oleh wanita Muslim di Nigeria. Dijelaskan misi dan visi Women in Dakwah (WID) dan berbagai pendekatan mereka terhadap Dakwah yang mencakup dorongan penggunaan dan studi bahasa Arab. Demikian pula, makalah ini membahas kegiatan Dakwah para Wanita dalam Dakwah dan menguraikan sebagian besar kegiatan dakwah yang dilakukan oleh organisasi tersebut. Hal ini juga membahas pentingnya penggunaan bahasa untuk tujuan Dakwah dengan bukti dari Al-Qur'an dan Sunnah. Makalah ini mengadopsi dan menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif yang dikombinasikan dengan pendekatan analisis isi. Bahasa Arab adalah bahasa wajib. Ketika Islam merentang dan bersentuhan dengan peradaban lain, bahasa Arab berperan sebagai jembatan keilmuan melalui gerakan penerjemahan. &nbsp

Reflection on the State of Islam and Muslim Scholars in Continuing the Islamic Tradition in Arawa Land, Nigeria

The study aimed to identify the contributions of scholars on the State of Islam and Muslim Scholars in Continuing the Islamic Tradition in Arawa Land. The paper attempted to brings into limelight the various contributions of Islamic scholars from North Africa (Maghrib) the entrenchment Islamic teachings in Arawaaland particularly the Wangarawa traders and Muhammad Kanta, Askia Muhammad, Muhammad bn Abd al-karim al Maghili. Also discussed in the paper, was the role played by the Sokoto Jihad scholars to the development of Islam and Islamic tradition in Arawa Land. However, the outcomes confirmed that, Arawa Land is currently witnessing the proliferation Muslim scholars and preachers whose proselytization activities have continued to impact positively on the life of the people. The researchers sourced data from the secondary sources as well interview complemented by observation and analyzed them. It is on the basis of such that, the findings of this research have portrayed the various contributions of Muslim scholars to the development of Islam and Islamic tradition in Arawa Lan

Problems of Sources for The Reconstruction of The History of Islam in Yauri Emirate

The paper examined the challenges encountered during data collection in a field survey. There existed some variations between oral narratives and documented evidence on the history of Islam in Yauri Emirate. Management of such conflicting data from primary and secondary sources in academic research was one of the most tasking endeavors because it required corroboration people who witnessed the events and experts with authentic versions of the historical development of the event under investigation. Reconciling such data has become a daunting task for the researchers however when the researcher resorted to verification of the data collected from the experts and available old people in the community concerned, both data could be harmonized and produced robust findings in the reconstruction of Islamic history in Yauri Emirate