The Struggle of Shaykh ‘Uthman Bin Foduye in Re-formation of Faith and Social Vices among the People of Gobir Kingdom: A Critical Analysis

Journal Title: Saudi Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 7

Abstract

Abstract:Shaykh ‘Uthman bin Foduye (1754-1817) was born and raised in Hausaland (presently Northern Nigeria) where the inhabitants lived in a darkness of ignorance about Islam. The aim of writing this paper is to analyse the struggle of Shaykh ‘Uthman bin Foduye in Hausaland when he wanted to reform people’s attitude towards Islamic Faith. Firstly it starts by briefing the biography of Shaykh ‘Uthman bin Foduye, it also discusses the situation and activities of people in Gobir Kingdom before and after the reformation of Shaykh ‘Uthman bin Foduye. Then the paper underlines the approaches of Shaykh ‘Uthman bin Foduye in reforming the Faith and Social Vices among the people in Gobir Kingdom. The method used in this research is analytical method. The paper ends by conclusion and some recommendations which if well used Hausaland will be turn to a land of peace and prosperity. Keywords: Struggle, Shaykh ‘Uthman bin Foduye, Re-formation, Faith, Social Vices, and Gobir Kingdom.

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Vaffi Foday Sheriff, Zayyanu Altine

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Vaffi Foday Sheriff, Zayyanu Altine (2018). The Struggle of Shaykh ‘Uthman Bin Foduye in Re-formation of Faith and Social Vices among the People of Gobir Kingdom: A Critical Analysis. Saudi Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 3(7), 886-891. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-400845