The African Caliphate The Life, Works and Teaching of Sheikh Usman Dan Fodio 1754 - 1817

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The Life, Works and Teaching of Sheikh Usman Dan Fodio

This scholarly work focuses on the establishment in 1809, in what is today Northern Nigeria, of the celebrated Sokoto caliphate by Shehu (Sheikh) Usman Dan Fodio, which may well have been the last complete re-establishment, anywhere in the world, of Islam in its entirety, comprising all its many and varied dimensions.

As well as giving the biography of the Shehu and a comprehensive account of the history of his movement, the book also provides an in-depth examination of his teaching and literary works.

These factors are all inextricably interwoven since, in a way scarcely equalled by any other historical figure, the Shehu's writings sprang directly out of the exigencies and requirements of his immediate situation and were what drove his movement forward and gave it its momentum.

As will be seen, his sole inspiration and source of guidance in every instance were the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of his Messenger (SAAS) to such a point that he even died at exactly the same age.

It is also astonishing how relevant the Shehu's teachings are, in spite of the clear difference in both time and environment, to the situation of so many Muslims in the world today and the solution to many of the problems currently besetting Islam are clearly indicated within its pages.

About The Author

Malam Ibraheem Sulaiman

Malam Ibraheem Sulaiman teaches law at Ahmadu Bello University Zaria Nigeria and is a research fellow at the Universitys Centre for Islamic Legal Studies where he was the director for a decade. He has attended seminars and conferences in many different countries and presented papers on Islam Sharia and political matters.

About the Publisher

Ta-Ha Publications (Taha Publishers)

Ta-Ha Publishers Ltd. was established in 1400 AH/1980 CE, when our first small book was published. Since that time, we have been responsible for over 250 publications, some 150 of which are currently in print and distributed worldwide.

Our titles range from recent translations of early classical works by Muslim scholars to more modern issues tackled by contemporary authors. In fact, there is something for Muslims and non-Muslims of every age.

It has always been and continues to be the aim of Ta-Ha Publishers to assist in making the teachings of Islam more readily available and accessible for everyone.