DERANGEMENT OF ISLAMIC SYSTEMS IN THE LEGACY OF SOKOTO CALIPHATE: THE EFFECTS OF COLONIALISM ON EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP

Umaru Haruna Jada; Mu’azu Shehu; Zainab Bello; Buhari Abdullahi; Abdulrahman Buhari

doi:10.71146/kjmr685

Authors

Umaru Haruna Jada Department of Primary Education, Shehu Shagari College of Education Sokoto, Nigeria Author
Mu’azu Shehu Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic Sokoto, Nigeria Author
Zainab Bello Staff Secondary School, Shehu Shagari College of Education Sokoto, Nigeria Author
Buhari Abdullahi Staff Secondary School, Shehu Shagari College of Education Sokoto, Nigeria Author
Abdulrahman Buhari Ministry for Local Government and Community Development, Sokoto State, Nigeria Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71146/kjmr685

Keywords:

Sokoto Caliphate, educational system, Shia, dangerous sects, education, colonialism

Abstract

This study examines the impact of colonialism on the Sokoto Caliphate, a powerful Islamic state in 19th-century West Africa. The colonial powers exploited the caliphate's resources, imposed their economic systems, and deranged the Islamic system of education and leadership structure. The study highlights the consequences of neglecting the Sokoto Caliphate educational system, including the proliferation of dangerous sects and the distortion of Islamic values. It also explores the methods of teaching in the Sokoto Caliphate educational system and the characteristics of Sokoto Caliphate literature. Ultimately, the study provides insights into the legacy of the Sokoto Caliphate and its relevance to contemporary issues in education, politics, and society.