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Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto

The Most Peaceful University in Nigeria








Prof. Kaura Ja’afar Makau



Area of specialization:Islamic Thought (Sufism)
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List of Selected Publications

List of publications with links to the publishers


1. J.M. Kaura, “Emancipation of women in the Sokoto Caliphate” in State and Society in the Sokoto Caliphate: Gaskiya Corporation, Zaria, 1990.
2. S.H.A. Malik, J.M. Kaura, A.D. Muhammad, Islamic Studies for Primary School Bk I University Press PLC, Ibadan, 1995.
3. S.H.A. Malik, J.M. Kaura, A.D. Muhammad, Islamic Studies for Primary School Bk II, University Press PLC, Ibadan, 1995.
4. S.H.A. Malik, J.M. Kaura, A.D. Muhammad, Islamic Studies for Primary School Bk III, University Press PLC, Ibadan, 1995.
5. S.H.A. Malik, J.M. Kaura, A.D. Muhammad, Islamic Studies for Primary School Bk IV, University Press PLC, Ibadan, 1995.
6. S.H.A. Malik, J.M. Kaura, A.D. Muhammad, Islamic Studies for Primary School Bk V, University Press PLC, Ibadan, 1995.
7. S.H.A. Malik, J.M. Kaura, A.D. Muhammad, Islamic Studies for Primary School Bk VI, University Press PLC, Ibadan, 1995.
8. J.M. Kaura, Integration of Muslim Women in the Development of Science and Technology” in Islam and the Development of Science and Technology, Islamic Research Centre, Sokoto 1998.
9. J.M. Kaura. A.M. Gada, “Participation of Nigerian Muslim Women in Modern Politics”, In Islam and the Contemporary World politics, Islamic Research Centre, Sokoto 1999.
10. J.M. Kaura., Sokoto Jihad leaders and their Contribution to Sufi Literature”, Degel- Journal of the faculty of Arts and Islamic studies, Vol. II, September, 1999.
11. J.M. Kaura, D.A. Amao, Amao, A.D. Muhammad, N.M. Hassan, Islamic Religious Knowledge for Junior Secondary School, Bk I, University Press Plc, Ibadan 1999
12. J.M. Kaura, D.A. Amao, A.D. Muhammad, N.M. Hassan, Islamic Religious Knowledge for Junior Secondary School, Bk II, University Press Plc, Ibadan 1999.
13. J.M. Kaura, D.A. Amao, A.D. Muhammad, N.M. Hassan, Islamic Religious Knowledge for Junior Secondary School, Bk III, University Press Plc, Ibadan. 1999.
14. J.M. Kaura, “An Analytical Survey of the origin of Tasawwuf” Al-Nahdah, A Journal of Islamic Heritage, Vol. 2. No. 1 & 2 (1999).
15. J.M. Kaura, “Growth and Development of the Centre for Islamic Studies”, in Usmanu Danfodiyo University At 25: Progress, Problems and Prospects, Edited by M.A.Iliya et al, UDUS, 2000.
16. J.M. Kaura, “Sufi Traditions in the Sokoto Caliphate, In Proceedings of Conference on ‘Ulama’ in the Central Bilad al-Sudan, Centre for Tran-Saharan Studies, University of Maiduguri, 2001
17. Oloyede et al, Exam Focus: Islamic Studies for WASSCE/NECO, University Press Plc Ibadan, 2003.
18. J.M. Kaura, “ Muslim Women and the Shari’ah Implementation in Nigeria: A Study in Perspective” In A Digest on Islamic Law and Jurisprudence in Nigeria, NAMLAS, Abuja, 2003.
19. J.M. Kaura, “Ethics and sufi ideas of Sultan Muhammad Bello: A study of Jala al- Sudur”, in the proceedings of “The Time and Ideas of Sultan Muhammad Bello”, 2003.
20. J.M. Kaura, Diya. Al-Ta’wil and its Relevance to our Time: A Random Selection of Abd Allah’s Comments on Verses Describing Worldly Pursuit, in the proceedings of “Life and Works of Abd Allah b. Fodiyo”. 2004.
21. J.M. Kaura, Muslim Women in Politics, in the Proceedings of Workshop on Islamic Political theory and Application, Dept of Political Science, U.D.U., Sokoto, 2004.
22. J. M. Kaura “Relevance of Qadiriyyah Sufism in the Jihad and its Effect on the Leadership of the Sokoto Caliphate” the Bi-Centnary Committee of the Sokoto Caliphate, 2004.
23. J.M. Kaura, “Sufi leaders under persecution in North Africa from 13th to 19th C”, In the Seminar Proceedings on Ulama’ and Scholarship in the 20 th Century, Center for Islamic Studies, 2004.
24. J.M. Kaura, M.M. Shuni, “Shariah and Leadership: A case Study of the Northwest of Nigeria”, Book of Reading The National Association of Teachers of Arabic and Islamic Studies, 2004.
25. . J.M. Kaura, Religious Tolerance and Conflict Resolution, Journal of Islamic Studies Research Vol.2 No. 2, Department of Education,A.B.U.Zaria,2005.
26. Effective Leadership and the Muslim World in “Unity and Uniformity among the Muslims” Jimson Publishers, Ilorin, 2009.
27. J.M. Kaura, ‘Contemporary Issues in the Study of the Science of Hadith’, in Fluorescence of Arabic and Islamic Studies in Nigeria (Edited by Z. Oseni) , 2008.
28. J.M. Kaura, ‘Leadership in the Muslim World’ in Unity and Uniformity Among the Muslims, A Proceeding of Conference Organized by Muslim Ummah of Kwara State, 2010.
29. Teacher Education in Democratic Dispensation: Issues and Challenges, Proceedings of a Conference, Organized by Colleges of Education Staff Union (COEASU) 2013.
30. J.M. Kaura, ‘Islamic Education in Tertiary Institutions: A Focus on Northwest States of Nigeria’ in Arabic and Islamic Education in Nigeria: The Journey So far, 2015.
31. Kaura, J. M. & Aboki, S.A. (2018) “The Concept of Shafa’ah and Istigthah (Intercession and Succour) in the Sokoto Caliphate”, in International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, ( IJSRP), Print Version, vol. 8, Issues 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)
32. Aboki, S.A. & Kaura, J. M. (2018) “Understanding of Sokoto Jihad Leaders on Some Major Sufi Concepts and Their Impact on the Society”, in, Quest journal of Research in Humanities and Social science, vol. 6, Issues 9, October 2018, Pp. 22-32, ISSN (Online: 3221-9467. https”//journals.iium.edu.my/al-risalah/index.php/al- risalah/article/view/149 (Indexed)
33. J. M. Kaura, ‘Peace Building and Conflict Resolution Mechanisms of the Prophet: Lessons for Contemporary Muslims, Proceedings of Conference organized by UMYU/NUSRET, 2019
34. J.M. Kaura, Sokoto-Zamfara Relationship, in Proceedings of Zamfara and the Challenges of Development 1764-2019, 2020

List of conferences/workshops/seminar Papers

Unpublished papers


1. J.M. Kaura, (1985) Contributions of Sultan Muhammad Bello to Sufism, Paper presented at a National Conference on The Time and Contributions of SultanMuhammad Bello, Centre for Islamic Studies, U. D. U. Sokoto
2. J.M. Kaura, (2009) Women in Politics: The Islamic Perspective, Paper Presented at the Two-Day National Conference on Islam, Democracy and Electoral Reform in Nigeria, Dankani Palace Hotel, Sokoto
3. J. M. Kaura, (2015)‘Tertiary Islami Education in the Northwest of Nigeria: Reviewing the situation and Charting the Way Forward’ A Paper Presented at International Conference in Honour of Professor Muhammad Sani Zahradeen OFR (Grand Imam, Kano), Musa Abdullahi Auditorium, Bayero University, Kano, 14 th -18 th May, 2015 Tertiary Islamic Education in the North-West Zone of Nigeria: Reviewing the Situation and Charting the Way Forward, Being a Paper Presented at International Conference in Honour of Professor Muhammad Sani Zaharadeen (Grand Imam of Kano, Bayero University, Kano, 14 th -18 th May, 2015
4. Islamic Scholarship and Scholars in Modern Nigeria-1900-Date, A Lead Paper presented at a Conference on Islamic Scholarship and Scholars, Bayero University, Kano, 28-29 April, 2017
5. Religion and Contemporary Issues in Nigeria: Theb Islamic Perspective, A Lead Paper presented at the Maiden Bi-enniel Conference of the Department of Religions, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, 6 th - 9 th February, 2018. O. Conference Attendance

Conference Attendance


1. National Conference on the “Life and Times of Abd Allah b. Fodiyo”, Organised by the Centre for Islamic Studies, University of Sokoto, Held at the City Campus, Sokoto, 1984
2. National Conference on The “Time and Contributions of SultanMuhammad Bello”, Organised by Centre for Islamic Studies, U. D. U. Sokoto, Held at City Campus, Sokoto, 1985
3. Conference on State and Society in the Sokoto Caliphate, Organised by Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto to Commemmorate Installation of the 18 th Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Ibrahim Dasuki, Held at the City Campus, Sokoto. 1989.
4. Conference on ‘Ulama’ in the Central Bilad al-Sudan, Organised by Centre for Tran- Saharan Studies, University of Maiduguri, Held at Centre for Transaharan Studies, Maiduguri, 1990
5. International Conference on “Islam and the Development of Science and Technology, Organisedby Islamic Research Centre, Sokoto, City Campus, 1995.
6. National Conference on “Islam and the Contemporary World politics”, Organised by Islamic Research Centre, Sokoto, Held at City Campus, 1996 Workshop on Islamic Political Theory and Application, Organised by Dept of Political Science, U.D.U., Sokoto, Held at City Campus, 1998.
7. National Conference on “Ulama’ and Scholarship in the 20 th Century”, Organised by Center for Islamic Studies, Held at Congregation Hall, City Campus, 1996.
8. “Usmanu Danfodiyo University At 25: Progress, Problems and Prospects”, Organised by Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Held at the Main Campus, 2001.
9. Annual Conference on “Shari’ah in a Multi-Faith Nigeria”, Organised by Nigeria Association of Teachers of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Held at Centre for Transaharan Studies, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, 2002.
10. Annual Conference on “Globalisation and the Muslim World”, Organised by Nigeria Association of Teachers of Arabic and Islamic And Islamic Studies, Held at College of Education, Ijanikin, Lagos, 2003.
11. International Conference on “Observance of Islam in a Non-Islamic Environment”, Organised by American Muslim Jurists, Held at Attahiru Bafarawa Institute for Qur’anic Sciences and General Knowledge, Sokoto, 2004.
12. National “Conference of Ulama” Organised by SokotoState Government to Commemorate The 200 Years of the Establishment Of the Sokoto Caliphate, Attahiru Bafarawa Institute of Qur’anic Sciences and General Knowledge, Sokoto, 2004.
13. National Coference on Peaceful Co-existence ,Pluralism and Nation-Building, Organised by UDUSokoto, 13 th -15 th Dec’ 2004.
14. International Conference on “ Economic Activities of Muslims Living in a Non-Islamic Environment” Organised by American Muslim Jurists, Held at Hilton and Towers, Cairo-Egypt, 2005
15. Annual National Conference on “Muslim Women and Public Affairs”, Organised by Nigeria Association of Teachers of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Held at National Mosque, Abuja-Nigeria, 2005
16. Annual National Conference on “Public Administration: Arabic and Islamic Studies Perspective”, Organised by Nigeria Association Of Teachers of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Held at Abdullahi Fodio Institute, Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi State, 2007.
17. International Conference on “Dialogue betweenReligions”, Organised by Kingdomof Saudi Arabia, Held at Safa Lodge, Makka, 2008
18, Annual National Conference on “Information and Communication Technology: Arabic and Islamic Studies Perspective”, Organised by Nigeria Association of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Held at Zamfara College of Arts and Science, Gusau, 2008.
19. National Seminar on “Islam and Democracy”, Organised by International Foundation for Electoral Process (Nigeria Office in Collaboration With Mambayya House, Bayero University, Held at Dankane Palace, Sokoto, 2009.
20. National Seminar on “Unity and Uniformity Among the Muslims” Orgamised by Councilof Muslim Organisations, Held at Kwara Hotel, Ilorin,2009.
21, AnnualNational Conference on Quality Assuarance and Arabic and Islamic Studies, Organised by the Nigeria Association of Teachers of Arabic and Islamic Studies, 2010.
22. Tertiary Islamic Education in the North-West Zone of Nigeria, a Paper presented at a Conference in Honour of Professor Muhammad Sani Zaharadeen (Grand Imam of Kano), Bayero University, Kano 14 th - 18 th May, 2015.
22. Annual and 4oth Anniverssary Conference on Arabic and Islamic Education in Nigeria: The Journey So far, Organized by NATAIS, Ibadan, 2016
23. National Conference on Islamic Scholarship and Scholars in Modern Nigeria, Department of Islamic Studies and Shari’ah, University, Kano, 28-29 April, 2017.
24. Maiden Bi-ennial Conference on Religion and Contemporary Issues of the Department of Religions, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, 6 th - 9 th February, 2018