Sectarian trend of tafsir : a case study of qadiriyyah and tijjaniyyah in Northern Nigeria

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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.