Sectarian trend of tafsir : a case study of qadiriyyah and tijjaniyyah in Northern Nigeria
Author
Source
Dirasat Ifriqiyya Journal d'études africaines
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 51 (30 Jun. 2014), pp.21-43, 23 p.
Publisher
International University of Africa Center of Research and African Studies
Publication Date
2014-06-30
Country of Publication
Sudan
No. of Pages
23
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
The menace of sectarianism in the recent time among the Muslims of Northern Nigeria has reached a point whereby each sect or religious organization is using the Tafsir of the Qur'an in defense of their sentimental views.
This situation led to the emergence of a new trends of Tafsir in Northern Nigeria.
The present article highlights on the trend of Tafsir of the Tijjaniyyah and Qadiriyyah Sufi Orders.
It presents a practical examples of such Tafsir in defense of their doctrines against the attack of their opponents, the Jama'at Izalatil Bid'ah wa Iqamatus Sunnah (Society For Eradication of Innovation and The Establishment of the Sunnah), an offshoot of Wahabiyyah movement.
The Qur'anic basis of Sufism, Sufi practices and Tawassul were presented in accordance with their Tafsir.
The article concluded with observations and recommendations.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sadu, Ibrahim Shuaiubu. 2014. Sectarian trend of tafsir : a case study of qadiriyyah and tijjaniyyah in Northern Nigeria. Dirasat Ifriqiyya Journal d'études africaines،Vol. 2014, no. 51, pp.21-43.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-526051
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sadu, Ibrahim Shuaiubu. Sectarian trend of tafsir : a case study of qadiriyyah and tijjaniyyah in Northern Nigeria. Dirasat Ifriqiyya Journal d'études africaines No. 51 (2014), pp.21-43.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-526051
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sadu, Ibrahim Shuaiubu. Sectarian trend of tafsir : a case study of qadiriyyah and tijjaniyyah in Northern Nigeria. Dirasat Ifriqiyya Journal d'études africaines. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 51, pp.21-43.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-526051
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 42-43
Record ID
BIM-526051