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Tasawwuf and Its Role in Minimizing Corruption and Insurgency Among Muslims in Northern Nigeria

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Aishatu Abubakar Kumo, Fatima Abubakar

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DOI:10.17265/2159-5526/2015.06.002

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International Islamic University, Malaysia; Gombe State University, Nigeria

ABSTRACT

Tasawwuf which refers to as zuhd during the time of the prophet is being distorted with new concept contrary to the teachings of the prophet and his companions. As a result, it is misunderstood by some Muslims and few bothers to look into its reality. The current practiced of tasawwuf to some extend contradictory to the zuhd displayed during the time of the prophet and his companions. The adulteration in it has made many Muslims not to pay attention: less learning or benefitting from its fruits. The current corrupt situation among Muslims in Northern Nigeria can be attributed to absence of zuhd. The fact that corrupt mind can lead to many problems, generated into insurgency: causing a lot of damages and loss of life and property. Therefore, the implementation of zuhd according to the teachings and practice of the prophet, his companions, and early Sunni scholars can be of assistance in reducing the level of corruption among Muslims in Northern Nigeria. This can be achieved through proper Islamic education mainly for the attainment of Allah’s pleasure. By this, a Muslim seeks for the worldly gains as a means to an end, and deceased from following his whims and caprices.

KEYWORDS

Zuhd, Muslims, Northern Nigeria, corruption, insurgency

Cite this paper

Sociology Study, June 2015, Vol. 5, No. 6, 444-451

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