REMNANTS OF UNISLAMIC CULTURE AMONG THE HAUSA MUSLIMS OF MARU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ZAMFARA STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

ABSTRACT Islam is the only religion under the sun which encompasses the whole life of human being in this world and the hereafter, Islam is a complete religion as far as natural needs of man are concerned. However, it is observed that some teachings of Islam have been altered by innovative and Unislamic ethics, norms and values introduced by Muslim in all aspect of human life. It is therefore clear for Muslims to rediscover the truth and reality of Islam, so as to shun any Unislamic culture in their daily life ranging from marriage, naming ceremonies, festivities and among others. It is with this backdrop that this research intends to dig into the remnants of Unislamic culture among the Hausa Muslims of Maru Local Government Area, Zamfara State of Nigeria