Heterogeneous Practices Among Yoruba Muslims  In Nigeria With A Particular References To Witchcraft And Deviners

Abdussalam Muhyideen  Mahmood

Authors

Abdussalam Muhyideen Mahmood Ph.D Student

Keywords:

Yoruba, Heterogeneous, Practices, Witchcraft, Deviners

Abstract

This research discusses the history of Islam in Yoruba region which began in the dawn of 18^th century. Since no much research so far to systematically study the effects of religious heterogeneity, this research examines the extent to which Yoruba Muslims involve themselves in heterogeneous practices with the intent to highlight the view of Tawḥīd on them. This study notes that religious heterogeneity has long prevailed amidst Yoruba Muslims with its negative impacts left on them. If continuous religious enlightenment can be carried out, the inhamonious elements with the Islamic belief will be wiped out. Using a triangulated method to conduct this study, the findings showed a need for the retrospect the issues correlated with many yoruba muslims’perseverance in heterogeneity and its consequences on their faith (īman). Meanwhile this study value the great efforts of many muslim scholars to address the issues of spiritual corruption, it narrates that is not yet instil into many Yoruba Muslims within the Yoruba religio-cultural context. Therefore, a concerted effort is necessary in ensuring the Tawḥidic integrity remains intact.

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Author Biography

Abdussalam Muhyideen Mahmood , Ph.D Student

Academy of Contemporary Islamic Study, University Teknologi Mara (UiTM), Shah Alam, Selangor.

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