Abdulgafar O Fahm
Biographic Data
| ID | 1236844 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Abdulgafar O Fahm |
| GIVEN NAMES | Abdulgafar |
| FAMILY NAME | O Fahm |
| SIGNATURE | FAHM A O |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Ilorin |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4904-793X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 15 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 15 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Islamic Thought, Arabic Literature, and Civic Imagination in Nigeria: A Rhetorical and Pedagogical Analysis
This study examines the intricate intersection of Islamic thought and Arabic literature within the Nigerian context, highlighting their profound influence on cultural, religious, and intellectual paradigms. By tracing their historical evolution, the research reveals how these narratives have shaped identity formation, social cohesion, and education while remaining dynamic in the face of modern challenges. The analysis draws on historical texts, o…
How Islamic Thought Shapes Socio-Political Dynamics: Navigating Ethical Leadership, Community Development, and Contemporary Challenges in Northern Nigeria
This article examines how Islamic ethical thought shapes socio-political life in Northern Nigeria. It argues that crises of governance, insecurity, inequality, and mistrust cannot be explained through institutional or economic factors alone, but must also be understood through the moral vocabularies communities use to judge leadership and imagine social repair. Based on fieldwork in Kano, Sokoto, Kaduna, and Borno between July 2023 and February 2…
Islamic ethical spirituality and psychosocial well-being: Integrating Islamic thought in multicultural counselling and interfaith dialogue
Islamic ethical spirituality plays a crucial role in shaping individuals’ psychosocial well-being, particularly in multicultural counselling and interfaith dialogue contexts. This qualitative study (n = 25) explores the integration of Islamic thought within these frameworks to enhance emotional and psychological health. The research, grounded in Islamic ethical principles, investigates how spiritual practices and ethical values influence coping m…
Reflections on Rumi’s Mathnawi and Ecological Spirituality: Introducing an African Perspective
The Mathnawi, a thirteenth-century mystical poem by Jalal al-Din Rumi, is traditionally associated with Islamic spirituality, characterized by its rich imagery, metaphors, stories, and analogies. Despite its primary mystical and didactic nature, discernible elements reflecting a nature-centric worldview are evident within its verses. This article explores the extent to which ecological spirituality themes are present in the Mathnawi. Employing a …
Examining the contributions of muslim women in achieving sustainable development goals in Nigeria
The study aims to investigate the often underestimated role of Muslim women in the context of Nigeria in advancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The methodology employed in this research involves qualitative methods, allowing for an in-depth exploration of the multifaceted contributions of Muslim women in areas such as education, healthcare, gender equality, poverty reduction, and community development. Data for this study was obtained th…
Sacredness and Religious Fanaticism: Exploring the Intersection of Igbo Indigenous Culture, Roman Catholic Missionary Culture, and Inculturated Catholicism in Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Purple Hibiscu…
The authors examine how Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's novel Purple Hibiscus portrays the conflicts between Igbo indigenous culture, Roman Catholic missionary culture, and inculturated Catholicism, and how these conflicts lead to religious fanaticism. This article focuses on the characters' interactions with their respective cultures and religions, and juxtaposes the extreme devotion of Eugene Achike's abusive Catholicism with the flexible understand…
Interreligious Interaction in the Ilorin Metropolis: A Phenomenological Study of Sobi Hill
This study explores interreligious interactions in Ilorin, Nigeria, with a focus on Sobi Hill. Employing a phenomenological approach, it examines how different religious groups interpret and engage with this symbol of unity. Through historical analysis, site visits, observations, questionnaires, and interviews, the research identifies three key factors that contributes to peaceful coexistence: influential figures, evolving generational attitudes,…
“I Will Make Thee an Imam to the Nations”: Lessons for Nigerian Public Leaders in the Story of Prophet Ibrahim
The purpose of this paper is to explore the contemporary challenge of bad leaders and public leadership in Nigeria and to identify the characteristics of Prophet Ibrahim as a model for leaders to enhance development in the country. This study is descriptive and qualitative. The country’s aspiration for credible public leadership, Prophetic Leadership Theory (PLT), public leadership within the context of spirituality and religion, and the life of …
Curtailing The Security Challenge in Nigeria: Lessons From The Quranic Story Of Dhul-Qarnayn
The purpose of this paper is to examine the security challenge in contemporary Nigeria and to identify the lessons from the quranic story of Dhul Qarnayn as a model for addressing security issues in the country. This study is descriptive and qualitative. Selected examples of security issues in the Qurʾān and early Islam, the quranic references to security in sura 18:83-101 and its connection to security challenges in Nigeria were reviewed, to ide…
Faith Interactions in Osogbo, Nigeria: A Muslim Perspective
This paper examines the level of religious encounters among people of diverse faiths in Osogbo. It addresses the open exchange and interrelationship of adherents of different faiths within the city as well as the level of misunderstanding that exists from a Muslim perspective. The study is historical and descriptive. It is historical in the sense that it assesses newspaper reports, oral interviews, and court records while a descriptive approach w…
Muslim Women and the Nigerian Party Politics
Women’s participation in party politics in Nigeria has been largely marginal. This has led to the clamour for more involvement of women in political decisions and increased presence in political sphere. The objective of this paper is to examine the participation of Muslim women in the Nigerian party politics. Muslim women have made significant contributions in Nigerian society through their efforts in educational, economic, health, and humanitari…
Disguised Commentary on the Qur'an: The Question of Form and Content in Rūmī's Mathnawī
Mathnawī, Jalāluddīn Rūmī’s magnum opus, is among the most quoted mystico-didactic epic poems in the Islamic world. The purpose of this research is to provide an assessment of the 13th-century scholar’s work as exegetical commentary on the Qur’an. A theological approach has been adopted to identify the major teachings in the work. In this study, after a brief introduction of Rūmī and his vision of the Qur’an, the research evaluated the Mathnawī f…
“Everything Has Beauty but Not Everyone Sees It”: An Islamic Alternative to Assessing Beauty
The constant reference to beauty ideals in all facets of contemporary culture, including work, sex, and religion as well as the constant exposure to images of “beautiful” women, which are ubiquitous in the mass media as the ideal, make a search for a categorical view a necessity. Through qualitative research approach, in which critical, content, and discourse analysis were applied on classical, as well as relevant contemporary materials on beauty…
Islam and disaster management in contemporary times: A psycho-socio-spiritual response
This paper draws on the understanding that Islam as a religion can significantly contribute in the area of disaster management. It examines the way disaster is portrayed within the broader scope of Islamic literature, but with the specific aim of contextualizing it within contemporary approach to disaster management. Through exegetical, historical and descriptive approaches, it is demonstrated that psycho-socio-spiritual interventions such as taw…
Ijebu Ode's Ojude Oba Festival: Cultural and Spiritual Significance
Yoruba festivals are numerous and multifarious. For this reason, some are of the view that the Yorubas are deeply spiritual. In addition to the generally celebrated festivals among the Yorubas, each Yoruba tribe has its own festivals. A series of these festivals called the Ojude Oba festival is celebrated by the Ijebus who are renowned for both their enterprise and affluence. This article examines the cultural and spiritual significance of the Oj…
Sacredness and Religious Fanaticism: Exploring the Intersection of Igbo Indigenous Culture, Roman Catholic Missionary Culture, and Inculturated Catholicism in Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Purple Hibiscu…
The authors examine how Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's novel Purple Hibiscus portrays the conflicts between Igbo indigenous culture, Roman Catholic missionary culture, and inculturated Catholicism, and how these conflicts lead to religious fanaticism. This article focuses on the characters' interactions with their respective cultures and religions, and juxtaposes the extreme devotion of Eugene Achike's abusive Catholicism with the flexible understand…
Ijebu Ode's Ojude Oba Festival: Cultural and Spiritual Significance
Yoruba festivals are numerous and multifarious. For this reason, some are of the view that the Yorubas are deeply spiritual. In addition to the generally celebrated festivals among the Yorubas, each Yoruba tribe has its own festivals. A series of these festivals called the Ojude Oba festival is celebrated by the Ijebus who are renowned for both their enterprise and affluence. This article examines the cultural and spiritual significance of the Oj…
Ijebu Ode's Ojude Oba Festival: Cultural and Spiritual Significance
Yoruba festivals are numerous and multifarious. For this reason, some are of the view that the Yorubas are deeply spiritual. In addition to the generally celebrated festivals among the Yorubas, each Yoruba tribe has its own festivals. A series of these festivals called the Ojude Oba festival is celebrated by the Ijebus who are renowned for both their enterprise and affluence. This article examines the cultural and spiritual significance of the Oj…
Islam and disaster management in contemporary times: A psycho-socio-spiritual response
This paper draws on the understanding that Islam as a religion can significantly contribute in the area of disaster management. It examines the way disaster is portrayed within the broader scope of Islamic literature, but with the specific aim of contextualizing it within contemporary approach to disaster management. Through exegetical, historical and descriptive approaches, it is demonstrated that psycho-socio-spiritual interventions such as taw…
Disguised Commentary on the Qur'an: The Question of Form and Content in Rūmī's Mathnawī
Mathnawī, Jalāluddīn Rūmī’s magnum opus, is among the most quoted mystico-didactic epic poems in the Islamic world. The purpose of this research is to provide an assessment of the 13th-century scholar’s work as exegetical commentary on the Qur’an. A theological approach has been adopted to identify the major teachings in the work. In this study, after a brief introduction of Rūmī and his vision of the Qur’an, the research evaluated the Mathnawī f…
“Everything Has Beauty but Not Everyone Sees It”: An Islamic Alternative to Assessing Beauty
The constant reference to beauty ideals in all facets of contemporary culture, including work, sex, and religion as well as the constant exposure to images of “beautiful” women, which are ubiquitous in the mass media as the ideal, make a search for a categorical view a necessity. Through qualitative research approach, in which critical, content, and discourse analysis were applied on classical, as well as relevant contemporary materials on beauty…
Muslim Women and the Nigerian Party Politics
Women’s participation in party politics in Nigeria has been largely marginal. This has led to the clamour for more involvement of women in political decisions and increased presence in political sphere. The objective of this paper is to examine the participation of Muslim women in the Nigerian party politics. Muslim women have made significant contributions in Nigerian society through their efforts in educational, economic, health, and humanitari…
Faith Interactions in Osogbo, Nigeria: A Muslim Perspective
This paper examines the level of religious encounters among people of diverse faiths in Osogbo. It addresses the open exchange and interrelationship of adherents of different faiths within the city as well as the level of misunderstanding that exists from a Muslim perspective. The study is historical and descriptive. It is historical in the sense that it assesses newspaper reports, oral interviews, and court records while a descriptive approach w…
“I Will Make Thee an Imam to the Nations”: Lessons for Nigerian Public Leaders in the Story of Prophet Ibrahim
The purpose of this paper is to explore the contemporary challenge of bad leaders and public leadership in Nigeria and to identify the characteristics of Prophet Ibrahim as a model for leaders to enhance development in the country. This study is descriptive and qualitative. The country’s aspiration for credible public leadership, Prophetic Leadership Theory (PLT), public leadership within the context of spirituality and religion, and the life of …
Curtailing The Security Challenge in Nigeria: Lessons From The Quranic Story Of Dhul-Qarnayn
The purpose of this paper is to examine the security challenge in contemporary Nigeria and to identify the lessons from the quranic story of Dhul Qarnayn as a model for addressing security issues in the country. This study is descriptive and qualitative. Selected examples of security issues in the Qurʾān and early Islam, the quranic references to security in sura 18:83-101 and its connection to security challenges in Nigeria were reviewed, to ide…
Reflections on Rumi’s Mathnawi and Ecological Spirituality: Introducing an African Perspective
The Mathnawi, a thirteenth-century mystical poem by Jalal al-Din Rumi, is traditionally associated with Islamic spirituality, characterized by its rich imagery, metaphors, stories, and analogies. Despite its primary mystical and didactic nature, discernible elements reflecting a nature-centric worldview are evident within its verses. This article explores the extent to which ecological spirituality themes are present in the Mathnawi. Employing a …
Examining the contributions of muslim women in achieving sustainable development goals in Nigeria
The study aims to investigate the often underestimated role of Muslim women in the context of Nigeria in advancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The methodology employed in this research involves qualitative methods, allowing for an in-depth exploration of the multifaceted contributions of Muslim women in areas such as education, healthcare, gender equality, poverty reduction, and community development. Data for this study was obtained th…
Sacredness and Religious Fanaticism: Exploring the Intersection of Igbo Indigenous Culture, Roman Catholic Missionary Culture, and Inculturated Catholicism in Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Purple Hibiscu…
The authors examine how Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's novel Purple Hibiscus portrays the conflicts between Igbo indigenous culture, Roman Catholic missionary culture, and inculturated Catholicism, and how these conflicts lead to religious fanaticism. This article focuses on the characters' interactions with their respective cultures and religions, and juxtaposes the extreme devotion of Eugene Achike's abusive Catholicism with the flexible understand…
Interreligious Interaction in the Ilorin Metropolis: A Phenomenological Study of Sobi Hill
This study explores interreligious interactions in Ilorin, Nigeria, with a focus on Sobi Hill. Employing a phenomenological approach, it examines how different religious groups interpret and engage with this symbol of unity. Through historical analysis, site visits, observations, questionnaires, and interviews, the research identifies three key factors that contributes to peaceful coexistence: influential figures, evolving generational attitudes,…
Islamic ethical spirituality and psychosocial well-being: Integrating Islamic thought in multicultural counselling and interfaith dialogue
Islamic ethical spirituality plays a crucial role in shaping individuals’ psychosocial well-being, particularly in multicultural counselling and interfaith dialogue contexts. This qualitative study (n = 25) explores the integration of Islamic thought within these frameworks to enhance emotional and psychological health. The research, grounded in Islamic ethical principles, investigates how spiritual practices and ethical values influence coping m…
Islamic Thought, Arabic Literature, and Civic Imagination in Nigeria: A Rhetorical and Pedagogical Analysis
This study examines the intricate intersection of Islamic thought and Arabic literature within the Nigerian context, highlighting their profound influence on cultural, religious, and intellectual paradigms. By tracing their historical evolution, the research reveals how these narratives have shaped identity formation, social cohesion, and education while remaining dynamic in the face of modern challenges. The analysis draws on historical texts, o…
How Islamic Thought Shapes Socio-Political Dynamics: Navigating Ethical Leadership, Community Development, and Contemporary Challenges in Northern Nigeria
This article examines how Islamic ethical thought shapes socio-political life in Northern Nigeria. It argues that crises of governance, insecurity, inequality, and mistrust cannot be explained through institutional or economic factors alone, but must also be understood through the moral vocabularies communities use to judge leadership and imagine social repair. Based on fieldwork in Kano, Sokoto, Kaduna, and Borno between July 2023 and February 2…
Islam (11 works) · Sociology (11 works) · Education and Islamic Studies (6 works) · Political science (6 works) · Law (5 works) · Philosophy (5 works) · Religion and Sociopolitical Dynamics in Nigeria (5 works) · Islamic Studies and History (4 works) · Public relations (4 works) · Art (3 works)