Prof. Shehu Abdur-Rahman Aboki
| Area of specialization: | Islamic Thought/Islamic Spirituality |
| Email: | shehu.aboki@udusok.edu.ng |
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List of Selected Publications
List of publications with links to the publishers
1. Aboki, S. A. (2011). “The Role of the Government in the Implementation of Shari’ah”, In, Salihi, H. et-al, (eds.), Shari’ah, Democracy and Governance in Islam, Ch. 13, International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT), Nigeria Office, Kano, 2011, Pp. 256- 268.
2. Ibrahim, Y. Y. & Aboki, S. A. (2012). “Biography of Shaykh Ahmad B. Ali Abul-Fathi Al- Yerwawi”, In, Al-Sahwah Islamic Journal, Series 1, ISSN 2350-1545, Department of Islamic Studies, Kaduna State University, Kaduna, November 2012, Pp. 7-18.
3. Aboki, S. A. (2013). “Emerging Muslim Apprehension on the Current Campaigns for Girl-Child Education”, In, A Journal of Islamic Sciences and Muslim Development, Series 8, ISSN 2276-8858, Department of Islamic Studies, UsmanuDanfodiyo University, Sokoto, April, 2013, Pp. 1-7. (Indexed).
4. Hassan, A. K. & Aboki, S. A. (2013). “Emerging Nigerian Muslim Fear over the Implementation of Child’s Right Act”, In, International Journal of Education and Literacy Studies (IJELS), ISSN: 2202-9479, Australia, Vol. 1, No. 2, October 2013. DOI:10.7575/aiac.ijels.v.1n.2p.27 (Indexed).
5. Aboki, S. A. (2013). “The Islamic Economic System and its Relevance in National Economic Emancipation”, In, A journal of Islamic Sciences and Muslim Development, Series 9 & 10, ISSN 2276-8858, Department of Islamic Studies, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, November, 2013, Pp. 1-10.
6. Aboki, S. A. (2015). “Politics and Religion: Possibilities of Peace in Nigeria Towards Meeting the Challenges of Nigeria Nationhood”, In, International Journal of Education and Research (IJER), Vol. 3, No. 10, ISSN: 2411-5681, Contemporary Research Centre (CRS) Publications, November, 2015, Pp. 35-42. (Indexed) www.ijern.com.
7. Aboki, S. A. (2015), “A Review of the Poetic Admonition by a Role Model: Nupe Ajami Manuscript by Shaykh Muhammad Saba’s “Adult Chap”, In, Taguwa Journal of Humanities, ISSN: 2141-1662, vol. 5, No. 1, Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina, August, 2015, Pp. 1-15.
8. Aboki, S. A. (2015), “Towards a Sustainable Democracy and Nation Building: the Role of Muslim Women”, In, International Journal of Research in Social Sciences (IJRSS), ISSN: 2249-2496, Vol. 5, Issue-5, U.S.A., December, 2015, Pp. 34-45. (Indexed) http://ipindexing.com/journals/international-journal-of-research-in-social- sciences/issue/240.
9. Aboki, S. A. (2016), “The Role of Islamic Spirituality in Combating Corruption and Its Effect on National Development”, in Makinde, A. K. (ed.), Perspective of Arabic and Islamic Studies in Combating Corruption and Indiscipline in Nigeria, Edited Conference Proceedings of the 34 th National Conference of Nigeria Association of Teachers of Arabic and Islamic studies (NATAIS), 2016, Pp. 170 – 182, ISBN: 978-978-53984-3-7.
10. Aboki, S. A. & Al-Amin, M. Y. (2016), “Causes and Possible Solutions to 2015 Hajj Jamrat Stampede”, in Galaxy International Interdisciplinary Journal (JIIRJ), vol. 4, no. 10, October, 2016, Pp. 29 – 37, ISSN: 2347-6915. (Indexed).
11. Aboki, S. A. & Shuni, M. D. (2017), “Recitation of the Glorious Qur’an and Academic Achievements of Muslim Students in Higher Educational Institutions”, in, Book of Proceedings of the First National Conference on The National Qur’anic Recitation Competition in Nigeria, Sokoto; C.I.S – Usmanu Danfodiyo University, 2017, Pp. 253 – 258, ISBN: 978-2076-93-7.
12. Aboki, S. A. (2018), “Exploring the Role of Islamic Asceticism in De-radicalisation Milieu”, in International Journal of Research in Arts and Social Sciences (IJRASS), vol. 11, no. 1, April, 2018, Pp. 326 – 337, ISSN: 2141-8349, Society for Research and Academic Excellence, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. https://www.worldcat.org/title/international-journal-of-research-in-arts-and-social- sciences/oclc/798816652 (Indexed)
13. Abubakar, Z. & Aboki, S. A. (2018), “Adherence to Islamic Principles and Marital Success: Examining the Relevance of Islam on Social Life”, in, Al-Dubayan, A. (ed.), The Islamic Quarterly Journal of Islamic Perspective - A Review of Islamic Culture, vol. 62, no. 3, 3 rd Quarter, 2018, Pp. 407 – 428, ISSN: 0021-1842, London: The Islamic Cultural Centre. (Indexed).
14. Aboki, S. A. & Abbas, T. A. (2018), “Administration of the Institution of Hisbah During the Sokoto Caliphate”, in Al-Ishraq Journal of Arabic and Islamic Studies, A Publication of the Department of Islamic Studies, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, vol. 10, October, 2018, Pp. 51 – 62, ISSN: 2006-6554. (Indexed).
15. Aboki, S. A. (2018), “The Perspective of Sokoto Caliphate in Tackling Economic Recession: Spirituality in Focus”, in Book of Proceedings of the 35 th National Conference of the Nigeria Association of Teachers of Arabic and Islamic Studies (NATAIS), held at Lagos State University, Lagos – Nigeria, 2018, ISBN: 978-978-56841- 3-7, Pp. 207-217.
16. Kaura, J. M. & Aboki, S. A. (2018), “The Concepts of Shafā’ah and Istighāthah (Intercession and Succor) in the Sokoto Caliphate”, in, International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, (IJSRP), (Print Version), vol. 8, Issue 9, September, 2018 Edition, Pp. 342 – 349, ISSN: 2250-3153. DOI: 10.29322/IJSRP.8.9.2018.p8146http://dx.doi.org/10.29322/IJSRP.8.9.2018.p8146 (Indexed)
17. Aboki, S. A. & Kaura, J. M. (2018), “Understanding of Sokoto Jihād Leaders on Some Major Sūfi Concepts and Their Impact on the Society”, in, Quest Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Science, vol. 6, Issue 9, October, 2018, Pp. 22 – 32, ISSN (Online): 2321-9467. https://journals.iium.edu.my/al-risalah/index.php/al- risalah/article/view/149 (Indexed).
18. Aboki, S. A. (2018), “Purification of the Soul as the Most Potent Antidote Against Corruption in Nigeria”, in Journal of Islam in Nigeria (JOIN), vol. 3, no. 2, December, 2018, Pp. 249 – 263, ISSN: 2489-0197, Islamic Welfare Foundation in Collaboration with Centre for Ilorin Studies, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.
19. Aboki, S. A. & Kaura, J. M. (2018). “Reflections on Tasawwuf in the Sokoto Caliphate”, in, Al-Itqān Journal of Islamic Sciences and Comparative Studies, vol. 2, Issue 2, December, 2018, Pp. 21 – 43, eISSN: 2600-8432, IIUM. Doi: https://doi.org/10.31436/al-itqan.v2i2(Indexed).
20. Aboki, S. A. & Musaddad, A. I. (2018). “Lessons from Prophet Muhammad’s (SAW) Dialogue in Madinah: A solution to Radicalization among the Muslims in Nigeria”. In Deradicalisation Strategies of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Edited Conference Proceedings of the 36 th National Conference of the Nigeria Association of Teachers of Arabic and Islamic Studies (NATAIS), UDUS Press, ISBN: 978-978-56841-1-7, Pp. 178- 189.
21. Aboki, S. A. (2018), “Spiritual and Ethical Teachings of the Sokoto Jihad Leaders”, Book Chapter Contribution, Chapter Nine, in, Huud, S. (ed.), Humble Vicegerency Khilafah in Perspectives: Service to the Ultimate and Humanity”, Nigerian University Scholars in Religions (NUSREL), University of Jos, ISBN: 978-978-8543-47-7, Pp. 72-81.
22. Aboki, S. A, (2019). “Sufi Values and Contemporary Pseudo Sufism in Nigeria”, AL- ITQĀN Journal of Islamic Sciences and Comparative Studies, Vol. 3, Issue No. 2, December, 2019, Pp. 163 – 180, IIUM Press, Malaysia, eISSN: 2600-8432, Doi: https://doi.org/10.31436/al-itqan.v2i2 (Indexed).
23. Abubakar, Z., Maishanu, I. M. & Aboki, S. A. (2020). “Islamic Principles of Success: A Review of Literature”, Al-Abqar Journal of Islamic Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol.
23 (1), Pp. 174 – 195, ISSN: 2232-0431 / e-ISSN: 2504-8422, Universiti Sains Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33102/abqari.vol23no1 (Indexed).
24. Aboki, S. A. & Gafai, I. A. (2020) “Ethical Re-awakening of the Youth as a Catalyst for National Development”, Edited by Bunza, M. U., Maishanu, I. M. & Ibrahim, A. S. S. Nigeria in Search of Stability: The Relevance of History, Language and Religion. Sokoto: Faculty of Arts and Islamic Studies, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Pp. 296-305. ISBN: 978 – 978 – 58566 – 5 – 1.
25. Aboki, S. A. (2022) “Navigating the Islamic Spirituality as a Deeper Immunity to Pandemics”, Abdullahi Adamu Sulaiman (ed.), Pandemic and National Security: The Role of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Edited Conference Proceedings of the 38 th National Conference of the Nigeria Association of Teachers of Arabic and Islamic Studies (NATAIS), held at Bayero University, Kano, Pp.58-67
List of conferences/workshops/seminar Papers
1. Aboki, S. A. The Relevance of Islamic Model of Governance in Security and Peace Building in Nigeria, a paper presented at the 31 st National Conference of the Nigeria Association of Teachers of Arabic and Islamic Studies (NATAIS), held at Kwara State College of Arabic and Islamic legal Studies, Adewole, Ilorin, Kwara State from 21 st – 24 th April, 2013.
2. Aboki, S. A. Understanding Sufi Texts and Tolerance in Islam as Panacea for Peaceful Co-existence in Nigeria, a paper presented at the 32 nd National Conference of the Nigeria Association of Teachers of Arabic and Islamic Studies (NATAIS), held at Sokoto, Sokoto State from 6 th – 10 th April, 2014.
3. Aboki, S. A. Purification of the Heart as Taught by Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and Peaceful Co-existence in Nigeria, a paper presented at the Maiden National Conference of the Department of Islamic Studies and Arabic Unit, College of the Humanities, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara State, held from 8 th – 11 th June, 2014.
4. Aboki, S. A. Torpidity of Spiritual Development and the Quest for Peaceful Co- existence in Nigeria, a Paper presented at the Conference of Islam in Nigeria (COIN), IWF and Univ. of Ibadan, 20 th – 23 rd November, 2017.
5. Aboki, S. A. “Navigating the Islamic Spirituality as a Deeper Immunity to Pandemics”, a Paper Presented At the 38 th Annual National Conference of the Nigeria Association of Teachers of Arabic And Islamic Studies (NATAIS), Held at the Bayero University, Kano on 5 th – 9 th September, 2021.
SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
1. Annual National Conference of the Niger State College of Education, Minna, 13 th -17 th October, 2003. Theme: Education for Sustainable Development.
2. Annual National Conference of the Niger State College of Education, Minna, 22 nd -26 th June, 2005. Theme: Peace Education & the Challenges of the Nigerian Nationhood.
3. 1 st National Conference of the School of Arts & Social Sciences, F.C.E Kontagora, 26 th – 30 th April, 2004. Theme: Arts & Social Sciences for Sustainable Development & Nation Building.
4. 2 nd National Conference of the School of Sciences, F.C.E Kontagora, 12 th -15 th May, 2004. Theme: Sciences, Mathematics and Technology Education for National Economic Emancipation.
5. National Workshop on “Islamic Political Thought & Institutions”, jointly organized by the Departments of Islamic Studies & Political Science, B.U.K, in conjunction with IIITN, Nigeria Office, Kano, 24 th – 26 th August, 2005. Theme: Relating the Past with the Present: Islamic Political Thought & Institutions in Classical & Contemporary Perspectives.
6. Workshop on “Academic Research Project Writing & Publishing”, organised by C.O.E Minna, in collaboration with E.T.F 11 th – 14 th April, 2006.
7. Maiden National Conference of the Department of Islamic Studies & Arabic Unit, College of Humanities, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin-Kwara State-9 th – 11 th June, 2014 Theme: Assiratu’n-Nabawiyyah as panacea for the Revival of the Nigerian Nation.
8. 31 st National Conference of the Nigeria Association of Teachers of Arabic and Islamic Studies (NATAIS), held at Ilorin, Kwara state from 21st-25th April, 2013. Theme: Security and Peace Building in Nigeria: the Role of Arabic & Islamic Studies.
9. 32 nd Annual National Conference of the Nigeria Association of Teachers of Arabic & Islamic Studies (NATAIS), held at Sokoto, Sokoto State from 6 th -10 th April, 2014 Theme: Interpretation of Arabic/Islamic Texts & Religious Tolerance.
10. 1 st National Conference on Qur’an Recitation Competition in Nigeria held at the University Auditorium, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto Nigeria, between 9 th and 13 th June, 2015. Theme: Qur’an Recitation Competition (QRC) in Nigeria: Development, Prospects and Challenges.
11. 1 st National Conference of the Faculty of Arts and Islamic Studies, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, at the University Auditorium from 1 st – 3 rd March, 2016 Theme: The Role of Language, History and Religion in the Development, Integration and Security of Nigeria.
12. 2016 Conference on Islam in Nigeria (COIN) organized by Islamic Welfare Foundation (IWF) in collaboration with International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIITN) at Bayero University, Kano – Nigeria on 7 th - 10 th November, 2016. Theme: Islam, Muslims and the Fight against Corruption in Nigeria.
13. 34 th Annual National Conference of the Nigeria Association of Teachers of Arabic & Islamic Studies (NATAIS), held at Niger State College of Education, Minna on Monday, 11 th - Thursday, 15 th December, 2016. Theme: Combating Corruption, Indiscipline and Under-Development through Arabic and Islamic Studies.
14. 2017 Conference on Islam in Nigeria (COIN) organized by Islamic Welfare Foundation (IWF) in collaboration with the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria on 20 th – 23 rd November, 2017. Theme: Muslim Unity and the Quest for National Integration in Nigeria.
15. 35 th National Conference of the Nigeria Association of Teachers of Arabic and Islamic Studies (NATAIS), held at Lagos State University, Lagos – Nigeria, 2017. Theme: Arabic and Islamic Studies’ Solution to Global Recession.
16. 3 rd International Conference on Contemporary Scholarship and Islam, Organised by the Department of Usuluddin and Comparative Religion, Kuliya of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences, International Islamic University, Malaysia, on 30 th – 31 st October, 2019.
17. 36 th Annual National Conference of the Nigeria Association of Teachers of Arabic & Islamic Studies (NATAIS), held at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, on 7 th - 12 th October, 2018.
18. 38 th Annual National Conference of the Nigeria Association of Teachers of Arabic & Islamic Studies (NATAIS), held at Bayero University, Kano, in December, 2021.
19. Resource Person for Islamic Religious Studies, at A Critique Workshop on the Reviewed/Developed Pupils’ Texts (1 – 6) in Islamic Religious Studies (IRS), Christian Religious Studies (CRS) and History for the Education of the Nomadic Pastoralists and Migrant Fisherfolk/Farmers, Organised by the National Commission for Nomadic Education (NCNE), Kaduna, at Onyx Hotel and Apartments, Area II, Garki, FCT, Abuja from 20 th – 23 rd November, 2023.
20. Resource Person for Islamic Religious Studies, at A Workshop on the Review/Development of Teachers’ Guides (1 - 6) in Islamic Religious Studies (IRS), Christian Religious Studies (CRS) and History for the Education of the Nomadic Pastoralists and Migrant Fisherfolk/Farmers, Organised by the National Commission for Nomadic Education (NCNE), Kaduna, at Onyx Hotel and Apartments, Area II, Garki, Abuja from 28 th January – 2 nd February, 2024.