Islam In Nigeria

1. Define Islam and its introduction to Nigeria.
2. Explain the spread of Islam in different regions of Nigeria.
3. Assess the contributions of key figures in promoting Islam.
4. Analyze the impact of Islam on Nigerian society and culture.
5. Discuss the challenges faced by Islam in Nigeria.
6. Evaluate the role of Islamic education and judicial systems.

13 weeks, about 28 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module I

   • Unit 1: Introduction and Spread of Islam into North and West Africa · 2 hours

     Read about the birth of Prophet Muhammad and the initial spread of Islam in Mecca.. Study the migration to Abyssinia and its significance.. Understand the role of 'Uqba b. Nafi' in spreading Islam to North Africa..

2. Week 2Module I

   • Unit 2 Introduction of Islam to Nigeria and Kanem-Borno · 2 hours

     Examine the trade routes linking North Africa and the Bilad al-Sudan.. Learn about the role of Muslim merchants in introducing Islam to Nigeria.. Study the history of the Sefawa dynasty and its embrace of Islam..

3. Week 3Module I

   • Unit 3: Factors responsible for the acceptance and spread of Islam in Nigeria including Kanem Borno · 2 hours

     Understand the peaceful methods used in spreading Islam in Kanem-Borno.. Analyze the factors that aided the acceptance of Islam, including trade and social privileges.. Study the role of Muslim scholars and rulers in popularizing Islam..

4. Week 4Module I

   • Unit 4: The Establishment of an Islamic Kanem-Bornu Empire · 2 hours

     Define the concept of an Islamic state and its goals.. Examine the establishment of an Islamic state in Kanem-Borno under Mai Ali Ghaji and Idris Alooma.. Discuss the Islamic political structure of Borno and the role of the Mai..

5. Week 5Module I

   • Unit 5: Effects of Islam on the State of Kanem-Borno · 2 hours

     Study the social, cultural, and religious effects of Islam on Kanem-Borno.. Analyze the introduction of Islamic education and its impact on social justice.. Examine the changes in religious practices and cultural traditions due to Islam..

6. Week 6Module II

   • Unit 1: The Hausa States · 2 hours

     Study the origin and structure of the Hausa States.. Understand the Bayyajida legend and its significance.. Examine the advent and development of Islam in the Hausa States..

7. Week 7Module II

   • Unit 2: Sheikh Usman Dan Fodio: - His early life teaching and preaching career. · 2 hours

     Study the early life, teachings, and preaching career of Sheikh Usman Dan Fodio.. Analyze his teachings on social justice, women's education, and corruption.. Understand the conditions in Hausaland that led to his preaching..

8. Week 8Module II

   • Unit 3: Sheikh Usman Dan Fodio's Jihad and its Effects · 2 hours

     Examine the religious, political, social, and economic causes of Sheikh Usman Dan Fodio's Jihad.. Study the key events of the Jihad and its impact on the Western Sudan.. Analyze the effects of the Jihad on education, trade, and political administration..

9. Week 9Module II

   • Unit 4: The Sokoto Caliphate · 2 hours

     Study the establishment and expansion of the Sokoto Caliphate.. Understand the roles of Mohammed Bello and Abdullahi Dan Fodio.. Analyze the consolidation of the Caliphate under Caliph Mohammed Bello..

   • Unit 5: Sheikh Abdullahi Dan Fodio and Contribution to Jihad · 2 hours

     Study the life and career of Sheikh Abdullahi Dan Fodio.. Analyze his role in the Sokoto Jihad and his contributions to Islamic political thought.. Assess the contributions of Muhammad Bello as a Caliph..

10. Week 10Module III

    • Unit 1: Islam in Southern Nigeria (Yorubaland) · 2 hours

      Discuss the advent of Islam into Southern Nigeria, particularly Yorubaland.. Explain the pattern of its spread and the factors responsible for it.. Assess the problems encountered during the spread of Islam..

11. Week 11Module III

    • Unit 2: Effects of Islam in Southern Nigeria · 2 hours

      Discuss the situation in Southern Nigeria before the advent of Islam.. Explain the religious, educational, and socio-cultural effects of Islam on the area.. Analyze the impact of Islam on the political landscape of Southern Nigeria..

12. Week 12Module III

    • Unit 3: The Coming of Colonialism and its impact on Islam in Nigeria · 2 hours

      Explain the process and establishment of colonial rule in Nigeria.. Identify and explain the fears of Muslims and their leaders under colonial rule.. Enumerate the reasons for the spread of Islam under colonial rule..

13. Week 13Module III

    • Unit 4: Arabic and Islamic Education in Nigeria · 2 hours

      Trace the origin of Arabic and Islamic education in Nigeria.. Understand the factors responsible for the spread of Arabic and Islamic education.. Discuss the pattern of the Arabic and Islamic education system and its challenges..