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Dr N.A. Arikewuyo

Lecturer I

Historical Background

Born in Kano State of Nigeria in 1987. Recieved his primary and secondary level of education in Lagos and Ilorin respectively. He is married to two wives with children.

Education

Bagged Diploma in Law at Bayero University, Kano; Bachelor Degree in Islamic Studies with First class at Al-Hikmah University; Master of Arts in Islamic Studies at University of Ilorin and Ph.D. in Islamic Studies at the Kwara State University, Malete.

Qualifications

B.A; M.A; Ph.D.

Research Interest

Da’wah and modern revivalist movements

Publications

      1. Home-based (Journals)

       

      1. Arikewuyo, N.A(2020). Assessment of Percieved Relevance of Islamic Studies Curriculum of Islamic Online University to Nigerian Educational System. Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences Education, 2, (1); 119-126. Published by the Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education, Faculty of Education, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin. Available online at https://www.alhikmah.edu.ng/ajasse/index.php/ajasse/article/view/44.

       

      1. Arikewuyo, N.A (2019).Islam, Women and Politics in Nigerian Context. Ilorin Journal of Religious Studies, 9, (2); 11-23. Published by the Department of Religions, Faculty of Arts, University of Ilorin, Ilorin. Available online at file:///C:/Users/pc/Downloads/211-1717-PB%20(1).pdf

       

      1. Arikewuyo, N.A (2019). إسهامات الشاطبي في تطوير الأحكام الشرعية: نظرية المباح نموذجا     The Contribution of Ash-Shatibi to the Development of Islamic Legal Rulings: The Theory of Permissibility as a case Study. Al-Hikmah Journal of Islamic Law, 3, (1); 250-267. Published by the Department of Islamic Law, Faculty of Law, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin.

       

      1. Arikewuyo, N.A (2018). The Life and Scholarship of Al-Ghazᾱli and Ibn Taymiyyah: A Comparative Analysis. AL-ASALAH International Journal, 8, (1); 176-184. Published by the Department of Islamic Studies and Arabic Unit, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin.

       

      1. Arikewuyo,A. (2018). The Impact of Islamic Awakening (Ṣahwah) on Muslims in Yorubaland: Salafiyyah Groups as Case-Study. KWASU Journal of Religious Studies, 2, (1); 189-201. Published by the Department of Religions, History and Heritage Studies, Kwara State University, Malete.

       

      1. Arikewuyo,A (2016). Challenges of Muslim-Christian Co-existence in a Multi Religious Nation: The Role of Muslim Orthodoxical Jurisprudence. Journal of Islam in Nigeria, 2, (1); 171-183. Published by the Islamic Welfare Foundation and Centre for Ilorin Studies, University of Ilorin. Available online at: http://iwf.com.ng/coin_2015_papers/challenges_of_muslim_christian_co-existence_in_multi_religious_nation_the_role.pdf

       

      1. Home-based  (Chapters in Book)

       

      1. Arikewuyo, N.A and Idris Abdurahman (2022). Theoretical Aspects of Mīrāth.In A New Guide to the Principles and Practice of Mirath in Nigeria, N.A Arikewuyo et.al (eds) 46-97. Published by the Centre for Islamic Heritage, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin.

       

      1. Oladimeji, L.F and Arikewuyo, N.A (2022). Culture of Disagreement, Dialogue and Peaceful Co-Existence. In Essential Manual for Da’wah Practitioners. Oladimeji, L.F et.al (eds) 82-99. Published by the Centre for Islamic Heritage, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin.

       

         

       

      • Home-based (Edited Book)

       

      1. Arikewuyo, N.A, Ishola, A.S and Adeyemi, W. (2022) A New Guide to the Principles and Practice of Mirath in Nigeria. Published by the Centre for Islamic Heritage, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin.

       

      1. Oladimeji, L.F, Arikewuyo, N.A and Adenigba, S.A. (2022) Essential Manual for Da’wah Practitioners. Published by the Centre for Islamic Heritage, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin.

       

      1. Arikewuyo, N.A and Alao, I.I (2022) History of the Emirs of Ilorin-An English Translation of Akhbarul Qurun. Abdul-Hamid, O.Y & Laaro, O.A (eds). Published by Centre for Ilorin Studies, University of Ilorin, Ilorin.

       

       

      iii.   National Publications (Journals)

       

      1. Arikewuyo, N.A (2023) “المؤسسات الدعوية الإسلامية في مدينة إلورن وجهودها في نشر العمل الإسلامي: مجمع السنة للدعوة والبحوث”                                     Islamic Propagation Foundations in Ilorin and their Efforts in the Promotion of Islamic Work. Alhabir Journal of Islamic Studies, 6, 1 &2; 117-136. Published by the Department of Islamic Studies, Bauchi State University, Gadau.

       

      1. Arikewuyo, N.A & Ayodeji, M.N (2023) An Overview of the Role of Masjid in Da’wah as Contained in Al-Ilori’s Tārῑkhu’dd’awah: Focus on Nigeria. Rumfa Journal of Arts, 1, 2; 296-307. Published by the Department of Arts and Humanities, School of Continuing Education, Bayero University, Kano.

       

      1. Arikewuyo, N.A & Jimoh Luqman Olamide (2023) Socio-Religious Practices among the Zumratu-L-Mu’minin in Ikotun-Ile of Kwara State, Nigeria: An Islamic Perspective. Al-Sahwah International Islamic Journal, 10, 1-13. Published by the Department of Islamic Studies, Kaduna State University, Kaduna.
      2. Arikewuyo, N.A (2023) Jihad in the Thought of Modern Salafiyyah and Ikhwan Scholars: A Comparative Discourse. Yamtara-Wala Journal of Arts, Management and Social Sciences, 3, 1; 185-194. Published by the Faculty of Arts, Management and Social Sciences, Nigerian Army University, Biu.
      3. Arikewuyo, N.A (2023) Skills Acquisition Opportunities for Students of Arabic and Islamic Studies in Nigerian Universities: A Call for Curriculum Re-adjustment, Lafia Journal of Education, 3, 2; 128-138. Published by the Faculty of Education, Federal University of Lafia, Lafia.

       

      1. Arikewuyo, N.A (2022) Impact of Covid-19 on Religious Polemics and Verdicts in Nigeria. Journal of Religion and Culture, 22, 1&2; 77-92. Published by Department of Religious and Cultural Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Port Harcourt.

       

      1. Arikewuyo, N.A (2022) Juristic Implications of the Islamic Concept of Baghy (Rebellion) on the Boko-Haram Insurgency in Nigeria. Journal of University Scholars in Religions, 10, (1); 45-59. Published by the Nigeria University Scholars in Religions, Department of Religion and Philosophy, University of Jos, Jos.

       

      1. Arikewuyo, N.A (2022) Orientation of Al-Ikhwan al-Muslimun and Its Influence on Some Muslim Organisations in Yorubaland of Nigeria. Dunama Journal of Islamic Studies, 1, (2); 110-118. Published by the Department of Islamic Studies, Federal University of Lafia, Lafia, Nasarawa State.

       

      1. Arikewuyo, N.A (2021) Agitations for Restructuring and Equitable Distribution in Nigeria: A Panacea from the Concept of al-‘Adl. Abuja Journal of Islamic Studies, 2, (2); 66-73. Published by the Department of Islamic Studies, University of Abuja, Abuja.

       

       

      1. Arikewuyo, N.A and Jawondo, I. (2021) The Practice of Islamic Law of Succession (Mirath) in Kwara State: Problems and Solutions. Al-Hikmah Journal of Islamic Studies, 9, (4); 52-61. Published by the Department of Islamic Studies, Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina.

       

      1. Alaro, A. A.  and  Al-Jawari, A.N. (2018). المناهج الشرعية والتربوية وأثرها في تعزيز الأمن والاستقرار الوطني (Consolidating National Security and Stability through Shari’ah and Educational Curricula). Jalingo Journal of Arabic and Islamic Studies, 5, (2); 59-71. Published by the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Taraba State University, Jalingo.
      2. National Publications (Chapters in book)
      3. Arikewuyo, A.N. (2020). Towards Managing Intra-Religious Differences among Muslim Groups in Yorubaland: Fiqh al-Khilaf Mechanism as a Viable Tool. In Islam’s Response to the Quest for Peace, Orderliness and Well-being in Nigeria, Kehinde E. Obasala et.al (eds) 167-185. Published by the Department of Religions, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye.

       

      1. Arikewuyo, A.N. (2020).  Contributions of Muslim Organisations to the Community Development in Nigeria: The Muslim Congress as a Case Study. In Islamic Socio-Economic and Political Thought: A Panacea for Sustainable Development in Nigeria, A.M. Usman and T.V. Sa’eed (eds) 109-128.  Published by the Department of Islamic Studies, Yobe State University, Damaturu.

       

      1. Arikewuyo, A.N. (2020). Towards Addressing the Problem of Religious Crises in Nigeria Through the Tools of Islamic Model for Conflict Management. In Islamic Socio-Economic and Political Thought: A Panacea for Sustainable Development in Nigeria, A.M. Usman and T.V. Sa’eed (eds) 93-108. Published by the Department of Islamic Studies, Yobe State University, Damaturu.

       

      1. International Journals

       

      1. Arikewuyo, N.A (2024) “Madkhali’s criticism of Sayyid Quṭb: a critique of the critique” International Journal of Islamic Studies and Humanities 6, 2:131-144. Published by  Faculty of Islamic Studies, Universitas Ahmad Dalhan, Indonesia. Available online at https://doi.org/10.26555/ijish.v6i2.9200

       

      1. Arikewuyo, N.A (2023) “Literalism Versus Rationalism in the House of Islam: A Case Study of Islamic Law of Succession”  International Journal of Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh 7, 1; 57-67. Published by the Department of Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh, International Islamic University of Malaisia, Kuala Lumpur.   Available online at https://journals.iium.edu.my/al-fiqh/index.php/al-fiqh/article/view/286.

       

      1. S Adua & N.A Arikewuyo (2023) “An Assessment of Managing Juristic Differences among Muslim Scholars in the Contemporary World” Ghana Journal of Religion and Theology 13, 1; 63-76. Published by the Department of Religion and Theology, University of Ghana, Ghana. Available online at https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/gjrt.v13i1.5

       

      1. Arikewuyo, N.A (2023) “A Critique of Takfir Tendency In Barbahāri’s Sharḥ As- Sunnah” Khazanah: Jurnal Studi Islam dan Humaniora, 21, 1: 169-187. Published by  Antasari State Islamic University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia. Available online at https://jurnal.uin-antasari.ac.id/index.php/khazanah/article/view/8972.

       

      1. Arikewuyo, N.A (2023) المعارضة والإنكار على الحكومة في السياسة الشرعية: حادثة مظاهرة ليكي 2020 في نيجيريا نموذجا  Criticizing the Government in the Scope of Islamic Political System: The Endsars Demonstration in Nigeria in Focus. Al-Basirah Journal, 13, 1: 42-59. Published by Academy of Islamic Studies, University Malaya Education Centre, Malaysia, Kelantan. Available online at https://ejournal.um.edu.my/index.php/ALBASIRAH/article/view/41394.Academy

       

      1. Arikewuyo, N.A (2022) Politicization of Religion and Religionization of Politics in Islam: The Madkhaliyah and Sururiyah Narratives as Case-Studies. Jurnal Usuluddin, 50, 2; 113-122. Published by Academy of Islamic Studies, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur.  Available online at https://ijie.um.edu.my/index.php/JUD/article/view/39265. 

       

       

      1. Arikewuyo, N.A (2022) Emergence and Development of Islamic Reformist Trends in Yorubaland of Nigeria. Journal of Islamic Studies and Humanities, 7, 2; 193-213. Published by Postgraduate Program of Walisongo State Islamic University, Semerang, Indonesia. Available online at https://journal.walisongo.ac.id/index.php/JISH/.

       

      1. Arikewuyo, N.A (2022) Polemics on Philosophy: A Comparison of the Thoughts of Al-Ghazali and Ibn Taimiyah. Tashwirul Afkar, 41, 1; 63-80. Published by Institute for the Study and Development of Human Resources, the Nahdlatul Ulama Executive Board (LAKPESDAM-PBNU), Indonesia. Available online at https://tashwirulafkar.net/index.php/afkar/article/view/69.

       

      1. Arikewuyo, A.N (2021) Appraising Sufism in the Thought of Ibn Taymiyyah and Hasan al-Banna: A Comparative Perspective. Australian Journal of Islamic Studies, 6, 3; 1-13. Published by  Centre for Islamic Studies and Civilization, Charles Sturt University, Australia. Available online at https://ajis.com.au/index.php/ajis/article/view/389.

       

      1. Arikewuyo, A.N. (2020). A Comparative Study of Al-Ghazᾱli’s and Ibn Taymiyyah’s Views on Sufism.   International Journal of Islamic Thought, 17, (June); 56-66. Published by the Department of Theology, National University of Malaysia, Malaysia. Available online at http://journalarticle.ukm.my/14868/1/IJIT-Vol-17-June-2020_2_15-24.pdf

       

      1. Arikewuyo, A.N. (2019).  A Comparative Analysis of the Theological Polemics of Muslim Brotherhood and Salafiyyah. International Journal of Islamic Thought, 15, (June); 17-26. Published by the Department of Theology, National University of Malaysia, Malaysia.  Available online at: https://doi.org/10.24035/ijit.15.2019.002