SHARIAH AND SOCIAL RECONSTRUCTIONS IN NORTHERN NIGERIA: EVIDENCE FROM NIGER STATE ZAKAT AND ENDOWMENT BOARD (2001-2017)

Abdulwahab Danladi Shittu; Shehu Folohun Ismail; Muhammad Nasiru Ndaman

doi:10.33102/mjsl.vol10no2.347

Authors

Abdulwahab Danladi Shittu Department of Religions, Islamic Studies Unit, University of Ilorin, 1515, P.M.B, Ilorin, Nigeria
Shehu Folohun Ismail Institute of Professional and Continuous Education, Kwara State University, 241103, Malete, Kwara, Nigeria
Muhammad Nasiru Ndaman Department of Religions, Islamic Studies Unit, University of Ilorin, 1515, P.M.B, Ilorin, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33102/mjsl.vol10no2.347

Keywords:

Shariah, Social Reconstruction, Zakat, Poverty, Nigeria

Abstract

Niger State of Nigeria is one of the twelve northern states of the federation which adopt Shariah as a legal system during the fourth republic. The state emphasizes social reconstructions in its approaches to Shariah implementation and hence, establishes Zakat and Endowment Board for collection and distribution of zakat items. This paper examines the activities of the Board within the time frame of 2001-2017 with the objective of identifying the level at which the aims of its establishment had been achieved. Historical research method was used in carrying out this work. Authors read previous literatures related to the work for background information and further conducted interview with stakeholders in the government and beneficiaries of the program. Result of the literature and information from the interviewee were analysed and discussed and findings of the work revealed that if Muslim individuals and concerned Muslim organisations did not stand up to strengthen the institution of Zakat in Niger state in particular and in the Shariah compliant states in general, the institution will be a shadow of itself. If poverty shall be alleviated through a veritable institution of zakat, it is recommended that formidable Islamic organizations in the state such as Jamaatu Nasrullahil Fatih Society of Nigeria (NASFAT) and Federation of Muslim Women Organisation of Nigeria (FOMWAN) should collectively work on creating an independent zakat board that will help in alleviating poverty in the state.

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Muhammad Nasiru Ndaman, Department of Religions, Islamic Studies Unit, University of Ilorin, 1515, P.M.B, Ilorin, Nigeria

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