Overview
- The first short in-depth history of the application of Islamic law in Nigeria
- Offers 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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Table of contents (6 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
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About this book
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.
Authors and Affiliations
About the author
Dr. Yushau Sodiq is an Associate Professor at Texas Christian University and specializes on Islamic Studies, Islamic Law, African religions and Islam in America.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: A History of the Application of Islamic Law in Nigeria
Authors: Yushau Sodiq
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-50600-5
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham
eBook Packages: Religion and Philosophy, Philosophy and Religion (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2017
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-50599-2Published: 13 February 2017
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-84438-1Published: 13 July 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-50600-5Published: 20 January 2017
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XV, 168
Topics: Islam, African History, Legal History, Theories of Law, Philosophy of Law, Legal History, Imperialism and Colonialism, Black Theology