- The first short in-depth history of the application of Islamic law in NigeriaOffers an analysis of the complexity and resilience of Islamic Court Systems in Northern Nigeria
- Presents an account containing numerous illustrations and case studies demonstrating how and why Islamic law has been applied in different areas of life in Nigeria
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- About this book
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This work analyzes the history of the application of Islamic law (Shari`ah) in Nigeria. It analyzes how Islamic law emerged in Nigeria toward the beginning of the 19th century and remained applicable until the arrival of the British Colonial regime in Northern Nigeria in 1903. It sheds light on how the law survived colonial rule and continues until today.
Dr. Yushau Sodiq analyzes progressive elements in Islamic law over the past two centuries. He goes on to discuss many objections raised by the Nigerian Christians against the application of Islamic law, as well as how Muslims respond to such criticism. In a world that is often saturated with Islamophobia and ignorant misconceptions about Islam, this book aims to clarify and respond to many important concepts and ideas within Islamic religious tradition.
- About the authors
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Dr. Yushau Sodiq is an Associate Professor at Texas Christian University and specializes on Islamic Studies, Islamic Law, African religions and Islam in America.
- Table of contents (6 chapters)
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Nigeria: The Giant of Africa
Pages 1-25
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A History of Islamic Law in Nigeria
Pages 27-50
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Islamic Law (the Shari‘ah) After Independence
Pages 51-71
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The Structure of the Islamic Courts in Northern Nigeria
Pages 73-113
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Christians’ Response to the Application of Islamic Law in Nigeria
Pages 115-131
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Table of contents (6 chapters)
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Bibliographic Information
- Bibliographic Information
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- Book Title
- A History of the Application of Islamic Law in Nigeria
- Authors
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- Yushau Sodiq
- Copyright
- 2017
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Copyright Holder
- The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s)
- eBook ISBN
- 978-3-319-50600-5
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-3-319-50600-5
- Hardcover ISBN
- 978-3-319-50599-2
- Softcover ISBN
- 978-3-319-84438-1
- Edition Number
- 1
- Number of Pages
- XV, 168
- Topics
