ABSTRACT
The research is “A study of the contributions of selected
Muslim scholars to the development of Tafsir in Nothern Nigeria from
1970-2010”. Among the research objectives is to evaluate the methodology and
impact of some selected Mufassirun in Muslim areas.Also, to identify styles and
methodolgy of reform and impact of the scholars teachings through Tafsir, its also
to identify solution(s) to the stated problems of Tafsir through the study of
the activitiesof the personalities understudy. The selected scholars for the
study are; Shiekh Sidi Attahir Ibrahim, Sheikh Ja‟afar Mahmud Adam, and Sheikh
Muhammad Awwal Abba Aj. The research discussed their methodology in Tafsȋ
r, their sources, the establishment of their Tafsȋ
r circles, how people view their Tafsȋ r, the area of
emphasis of each, their role in reforming Ummah, their contributions towards
peace between muslins and non-Muslims.The challenges encounteredd in the
process of desserminating of Tafsir.The lessons to be learnt in their
contributions,among others.In the process of carrying out this research, the
instruments used for collecting data include; Radio cassettes, audio and video
CD‟s plates, interviews with the families of the scholars as well as their
students. The researchfound out their contribution in all sectors, such as
religion, social, economy, education, peace and unity, among others, through their
Tafsȋ
r. Summary, recommendations and conclusion were also being provided at the end
of the research.
CHAPTER
ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study
In
the name of Allah, the most Beneficent, the most Merciful. All thanks areto
Allah (SWT), the Creator of the universe, Who revealed the ultimate guidance,
the Qur‟an. May the peace and blessings of Allah be unto the seal of Prophets, Muhammad
(S.A.W.) who demonstrated exemplary life and therefore became unique model for
all ages. Similarly, may the Almighty Allah continue to spray His blessings on
the companions of the Prophet (SAW), his household and family for their
steadfastness and commitment to the success of the Prophet‟s (SAW) mission.
Allah
(SWT) in His infinite mercy after the creation of man and decreeing man to
dwell on the earth, He promised to reveal guidance to man for him to know His
Creator and create peace with Him so that he could control his environments and
reap from the abundant endowments that he is blessed with. Allah says:
Whoever works righteousness whether male or female, while is true believer, verily to him We will give a good life and We shall pay them certainly a reward in proportion to the best of what they used to do.(al-Nahl:97)
The comprehensive and encompassing
nature of the Qur‟an invites to mastery and proficiency. In this regard,
Almighty Allah (SWT) endowed His Prophet (SAW) with the faculties of reasoning
and comprehension. Eventually, He commanded him to explain and clarify the
message of the Qur‟an. The Qur‟an commands:
With clear signs and we have sent down the reminder to you (Muhammad) so you may explain to mankind as to what was sent down to them so that they may think about it. (al-Nahl:44).
The Qur‟an as a book of guidance is
categorized into three segments.There is the aspect explaining the concept of Tauhid
and this constitutes one-third of the Qur‟anic message.Such chapters and verses
discuss about the Creator, His nature and attributes. They also emphasize His
absolute right to be worshippedalone. The second aspect explains the rules and
regulations of the religion and life. The third aspect is about the historic
events as they affected the preceding generations. Their behaviors towards the
Prophets (AS) were extensively discussed to serve as lessons for the later
generations. Therefore, the presentations of the Qur‟an on the said segments
require expertise for analysis. At times, the Qur‟anic approach presents its
instruction in detail or general term while it addresses few. In some
situations, its manner of instruction is in restricted term while it is
addressing many. In some instances, it presents its facts in a clear and
unambiguous manner. On the other hand, there are submissions that seem to be
ambiguous.. In view of this, the Prophet (SAW) would explain, interpretes the
contents of the Qur‟an to his followers.
The Ṣ ahabah who were always in the
company of the Prophet (SAW) became inquisitive and keenly interested to know
more about the Qur‟an. Abu abd al-Rahman al-sulami (d.75AH) reported that
whenever people like Usman Ibn Affan, Abdullahi Ibn Mas‟ud and others learnt
ten verses of the Qur‟an from the Prophet (SAW), they would not proceed further
until they had understood whatever ideas and regulations those verses
contained. They used to say “we learnt Qur‟an, and studied its ideas and
injunctions all together “Ibn Taymiyyah (2011:18)The knowledge that the Sahabah acquired from the
Prophet (SAW) made them to qualify to interpret the Qur‟an. .It suffices to say
that Allah (SWT) had ascertained their faith as correct and their actions as
worthy of emulation when He declares.....
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