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Prof. Vaffi Foday Shariff

Area of specialization:Islamic Theology
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List of Selected Publications

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BOOKS

1. Sheriff, Vaffi Foday, The Concept of Responsibility (Taklif) according to Mu’tazilites, in the light of Qadi Abd Jabbar’s sharh usul al-Khamsah” A book printed by Usmanu Danfodiyo University printing press, Sokoto-Nigeria-2009. ISBN:978-978- 903-285-3.
2. Sheriff, Vaffi Foday, Ta’mulatun fi Nazariyyati al-Ma’rifati enda al-Mu’tazilati baina al-Fikri al-Islami Wa Falsafati, A book printed by Usmanu Danfodiyo University Printing Press, Sokoto-Nigeria, 1 st edition, January 2010. ISBN:9789789032856-0

CHAPTERS IN BOOKS

3. Sheriff, Vaffi Foday Electronic Arabic Manuscripts, chapter 13, Contemporary issues in Islamic Jurisprudence, (A book published in honour of the Chief justice of Nigeria. Honourable Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi). Edited by -ProfT Mohammed Lawal Ahmadu, Mansur Ibrahim Said and Mohammad Isah, Published by Faculty of Law, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, in collaboration with Rawel printing press, Benin city, Nigeria 2009.
4. Sheriff, Vaffi Foday The Role of UNICEF in Fostering Democratic values and ideas through Education: A case- study of Sokoto State in Nigeria, chapter in the book p. 222- 230. Published by Transformative Learning Centre OISE/University of Toronto, Canada, 2009. Website: http//tLc.Oise.Utoronto.ca
5. Sheriff, Vaffi Foday Concept of Tawheed in Theological and Sociopolitical Approaches, A chapter in the book, Nigerian law and practice in a Globalizing world, Part 4.P.173-182) ISBN 97897898383-1 in honour of Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, the Stfltan of Sokoto) published by the Faculty of Law (UDUS) 2010. Edited by Mohammed Lawal Ahmadu and Mansur Ibrhaim Said.
6. Sheriff, Vaffi Foday The Role of Faith in Developing a sense of Responsibility and Accountability in the light of Bediuzzaman Said Nursi, Istanbul Foundation for Science and Culture, Istanbul-Turkey; 2010. Chapter in the book p. 150-161, www.barlaplatformu.com/www.sempozyum2010.com
7. Sheriff, Vaffi Foday Women's Rights and obligations in Islam in the book (Legal Prisms: Directions in Nigerian Law and Practice, Chapter 7.P/81-89) Edited by Mohammed Lawal Ahmadu. A refereed book published by the Faculty of Law, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, ISBN 978-978-923-015- 0 Nigeria, March 2012
8. Sheriff, Vaffi Foday, Alhajj As a Fifth Pillar of Islam: Its Significance and Lessons for contemporary Muslim Ummah, published by the cultural Attache Office Royal Embassy of Saudi-Arabia, Abuja in collaboration with Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (Islamic Studies Section) chapter in the book, p. 336-343. ISSN: 1597-460
9. Sheriff, Vaffi Foday Digitization and the Preservation of Arabic Manuscripts: Challenges and Prospects for the Ummah chapter in the book, p. 11-25 in an International Seminar on Arabic Manuscripts in West Africa: Their preservation and publication, organized by Department of Arabic, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria, 7-13 June 2010. Published by Darul Ummah Publishing Company. Kano, with Sharikatu Mattabi’l-Qudus, Egypt-Cairo ISBN – 978- 978-936-681-1, 1 st ed. 1436H/2015, CE.

JOURNAL ARTICLES

10. Sheriff, Vaffi Foday, Makanatu al-Aqli fi -al-fikr al- Islam: Ardun wa Tahlilun, in Al-Nahda, a Journal of Islamic Heritage , Centre for Islamic Studies, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto- Nigeria. Vol.8, Nos.1+2, P P. 180- 229. December 2012.
11. Sheriff, Vaffi Foday, Philosophical Perspective of Bediuzzaman Said Nursi on Human Creation, Published on December 5, 2013 by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Science: Academic studies on Nursi and the Risale-iNur . See on http://nursistudies.com/?p=621.
12. Sheriff, Vaffi Foday, Faith As the Foundation of Human Progress: Nursi's perspective, published in Quest Journals: Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Science, Vol. 4 – Issue 8, 2016, 73-80 ISSN (online): 2321-9467 INDEX www.questjournal.org
13. Sheriff, Vaffi Foday, Time Management from Theological perspective: Lessons for youth in Nation-Building, Published in Al-ijitihad Journal of Knowledge and Contemporary Issues, Vol.13, No.l,Kano2014.
14. Sheriff Vaffi Foday, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) As An Effect Tool of Da’wah in Nigeria Today, Published by Al-Hikmal Journal of Islamic Studies, vol. 3 No. 1, January 2015, ISSN 2277-0658.
15. Sheriff, Vaffi Foday, Religious Tolerance from Islamic Perspective: An Analytical Study, Published by the International Journal of Business and Management Invention, ISSN (Online): 2319-8028, ISSN (Print): 2319-801x, www.ijbmi.org // Volumes 5 Issue 10 // October, 2016 // PP. 70-74. INDEX.
16. Sheriff, Vaffi Foday, The Foundational Aspect of Education as a Tool for Achieving Global Unity, Published by GALAXY International Interdisciplinary Research Journal, ISSN 2347- 6915, GIIRJ, Vol. 4 (10), October 2016, INDEX.
17. Sheriff,Vaffi Foday, Transformation of Sokoto Caliphate by Sheikh Usmanu Danfodiyo: with particular reference to Aspects of Social thought: In the International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention ISSN (Online): 2319- 7722, ISSN (Print): 2319-7714 INDEX. www.ijhssi.org vol. 5 issue 8, Aug. 2016. Pp. 41-45 Series I. INDEX.
18. Sheriff, Vaffi Foday The Theory and Practice of Faith and Reason in the light of Nursi's Perspective. In the International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention ISSN (Online): 2319-7722, ISSN (Print): 2319-7714 INDEX. www.ijhssi.org vol. 5 issue 8, Aug. 2016. Pp. 41-45 Series II.
19. Sheriff, Vaffi Foday, Peace As Fundamental Tool For Human Happiness: An Analysis of Nursi's Risale-iNur View. Published by SCHOLARS WORLD, International Refereed Multidisciplinary Journal of Contemporary Research Impact Factor: 4.433. Online ISSN: 2320-3145, Print ISSN: 2319-5789. INDEX.
20. Sheriff, Vaffi Foday and adam Yusuf Adam, The Contributions of Scholars to the Teaching of Islamic Jurisprudence in Nigeria: A Content Analysis of Alfiyyat Al-Usul of Malam Abdullahi Bn Foduye , The Nigeria Association of Teachers of Arabic and Islamic Studies (NATAIS). Edited Conference Proceedings By Prof. Badmas.O. Yusuf 2015/C.E/1437 A.H.
21. Sheriff, Vaffi Foday, Dimension of Peace in Islamic Thought:An Expository Analysis Published in the Journal of Degel of the Faculty of Arts and Islamic Studies.Usman Danfodiyo U niversity, Sokoto,Nigeria, ISSN: 0794-9316, Vol. xiii, 2016. INDEX.
22. Sheriff Vaffi Foday, Reason and Faith: A Modern Approach as Expounded by John Locke. Accepted of Publication Forth Coming in Voyages: Journal of Religious Studies, Department of Religious Studies, Gombe State University, Gombe State. 24 th December, 2015.

List of conferences/workshops/seminar Papers

RESEARCH EFFORTS

1. Sheriff, Vaffi Foday Ajami Arabic Manuscript in Nigeria: Digitization as a conventional Mechanism. April, 2011.
2. Sheriff, Vaffi Foday Islamic Philosophy and knowledge Transformation strategies in Sub-Saharan Africa; A case study of Qura'nic schools in Niger, August, 2011.
3. Sheriff, Vaffi Foday Theological Aspects In Bediuzzaman Said Nursi's Risale-Inur, September, 2011.
4. Sheriff, Vaffi Foday, Peace Building Strategies in Africa, February 2012.
5. Sheriff, Vaffi Foday, Compatibility Between Science and Religion: A case study of Islam, August 2012.
6. Sheriff, Vaffi Foday, The Interface Between Philosophy and Religion: Ibn Rushd (Averroes)' perspective, 10 th September 2013.
7. Sheriff, Vaffi Foday, Mafhumu al-Sufiya wa dawruha fi Tawtid Rawabit beina Ifriqyya al-Garibiyya wal-Magribib al- Aqsaa. October 2013.
8. Sheriff, Vaffi Foday, Madresatu-zzahrah: Educational Philosophy of Nursi, December, 2013.
9. Sheriff, Vaffi Foday, Ahmiyyatul-Lugatil Arabiyyah fi Fahmi al- Dirasati al-Islamiyyah: Ardun wa Tahlilun, 2017.

G. CONFERENCE/SEMINAR PROCEEDINGS

1. Sheriff, Vaffi Foday Challenges Facing African youth and Future perspectives in the 3 rd Millennium era, The l2 m Annual Conference on the Continent and Diaspora, Organized by All African Students Conference in Collaboration with York University, Toronto, 26- 28 th May, 2000.
2. Sheriff, Vaffi Foday Conflict Resolution for Peace and Sustainable Development in sub-Saharan Africa, in the 3 rd millennium era (A suggested approach) conference paper given at 15 th All African study conference Department of Government university of the West Indies Mona Kingston - Jamaica, 22-24 th May, 2003.
3. Sheriff, Vaffi Foday The Role of African youth in peace Building and Development in Africa (Addressing some challenges and prospects in the 21 st century, presented at Transformative Learning Centre, (Ontario Institute of Studies In Education, University of Toronto. Toronto, Canada, 13-16 th July 2006.
4. Sheriff, Vaffi Foday The preservation of Arabic (Ajami) Manuscripts in Nigeria by using Modern Technology. A paper presented at the National conference of the Nigeria Association of Teachers Arabic and Islamic studies (NATAIS), 9-14* August 2009, at Ogun state university, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria 2009. under publication.
5. Sheriff, Vaffi Foday and Bala,A.A. Izalatu al- Ishkaal An Ruyati al- hilaal Min khilaal al-Sunnati al-Nabawiyyati al-Sharifah, presented at the National conference of the Nigeria Association of Teachers Arabic and Islamic studies (NATAIS), August, 2009, at Osun State university, OSOGBO, Osun State, Nigeria,9-14 th August, 2009.
6. Sheriff, Vaffi Foday Arabic Islamic Manuscript in Sokoto Nigeria: Past and present perspectives (preservation Mechanism in the era of Globalization) presented at International, Conference on Arabic and Islamic manuscripts organized by ISSESCO and Islamic university of Niger Republic, 15- 16 th March 2010.
7. Sheriff, Vaffi Foday Female Education as a way of Entrenching Democracy: A case study of Sokoto State in Nigeria, A paper presented at the International Conference; Democracy as a way of life; challenges for participatory Democracy and citizenship learning in the 21 st century; Rosario,13- 16 May, 2010. Chapters in the book.
8. Sheriff, Vaffi Foday The Role of Female Muslim Scholars in the Advancement of Knowledge: A case study of Nana Asma'u Bintu Fodiyo. 20 th IAHR Quiquennial World Congress on Religion: A Human Phenomenon. 15- 21st August, 2010, University of Toronto, Canada.
9. Sheriff, Vaffi Foday The life and Works of Nursi: The Question of Impact. Organized by Istanbul Foundation of Science and Culture, In collaboration with Nassarawa State University, Keffi, under the theme: Intercultural Symposium on Risale- Inur, From 13 th June, 2011.
10. Sheriff, Vaffi Foday Methodology of Qualitative Research: the Use of Interviews and Case Studies, presented at the 3 rd International Graduate Conference in Nursi Studies, Istanbul- Turkey. 18- 19th June 2011.
11. Sheriff, Vaffi Foday The Importance of Risale-Inur in West Africa:Reality or Rhetoric. Presented at the International Conference Organized by ADAM- DER; In collaboration with Istanbul Foundation of Science and Culture Corum- Turkey, 22 June 2011.
12. Sheriff, Vaffi Foday, The Significance of Faith As a Foundation for Peace and Reconciliation: A perspective of Bediuzzaman Said Nursi's Risale-iNur. The Paper Presented at International Sociological Association (ISA/RC22) Mid-Term International Conference, under the Theme: Sociology of Religion, from 26-30 January 2012, Abuja-Nigeria.
13. Sheriff. Vaffi Foday, The Role of Religion in Character Building: A particular reference to Bediuzzaman Said Nursi's Risale- Inur. A paper was presented in the 4 th International Conference organized by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Science from 23-24 June 2012.
14. Sheriff, Vaffi Foday, Islam As A Framework for Establishing Values In Society, A paper presented at International Conference Under the theme "Reconstruction of Human Values", Organized by Ataturk University, in collaboration with Erzurum Governorship, Erzurum Metropolitan Municipality and Uskudar University, from 19-21 st June 2014, Erzurum, Turkey.
15. Sheriff, Vaffi Foday and Alhaji Bala Musaabaqatu al-Qur'an Al- Karim wa Ahakamihaa: Namudhajun min Ba'adhi al-Duwali al- Islamiyyah, A paper presented at the 1 st National Conference on Qur'anic Recitation; Competition in Nigeria, Organized by Centre of Islamic Studies, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, from 9 th - 12 th June, 2015.
16. Sheriff Vaffi Foday, Hajj Journey from West Africa to the Haramain: Routes and Challenges from Experience of Sierra-Leone. The paper presented at the Regional Symposium on Pilgrimage and Pilgrims from West Africa to Makkah, Organized by King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Achieves in Riyadh-Saudi-Arabic, 2-3 rd December 2015, Dakar-Senegal.
17. Sheriff, Vaffi Foday, The Role of Faith in Fighting Corruption and Indiscipline in Society: A Study from Islamic Perspective , Being a paper presented at the 34th National Conference of National Association of Teachers of Arabic and Islamic Studies (NATAIS) held in the Niger State College of Education, Minna 11 th – 15 th December, 2016.
18. Sheriff Vaffi Foday and Adam Yusuf Adam, The Significance of Al- Aqueedah in Fostering Unity Among the Contemporary Muslims, the Paper Presented at the 1 st National Conference, Organized by the Faculty of Arts and Islamic Studies, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria from 3 rd March, 2016.