Personal Info

Full Name: DR. ABUBAKAR SANI

Gender: Male

Institutional Email address: abubakar.sgayari@umyu.edu.ng

Faculty/Unit: Humanities

Department: Islamic Studies

Rank: Reader

Educational Qualification

B.A Islamic Studies (UDU, Sokoto),  M. A. Islamic Studies (UI, Ibadan), Ph.D Islamic Jurisprudence (UBR, Sudan)

Research Interest

1. Islamic Social System 

2. Islamic Economics/Finance

3. Islamic Entrepreneurship 

4. Youth & Women Empowerment Programmes 

5. Islamic Non-Governmental Organization 

Publications

1-      Sani, A. (2009). AN APPRAISAL OF THE IMPACT OF WAQF TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF MUSLIM UMMAH. In, DAN MARNA. International Journal Of Islamic Culture And Heritage. Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina. Vol.1 No.1. July. ISSN: 2141-7253. Pp. 78-91.

2-      Sani, A. (2010). SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF WAQF AMONG THE PEOPLE OF ZAMFARA. Al-Hikmah Journal Of Islamic Studies, Department Of Islamic Studies, UMYU Katsina. Vol.1 No.1. January. ISSN: 2277-0658. Pp. 28-37.

3-      Sani, A. (2013). SOCIAL SERVICES IN ISLAM: AN ASSESSMENT OF THE ACTIVITIES OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ISLAMIC ORGANISATIONS IN ZAMFARA STATE. Al-Ma’arif, Journal Of Arabic And Islamic Studies. Published By The Departments Of Arabic And Islamic Studies, Faculty Of Humanities. Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina. Vol. 1 No. 1 January. ISSN: 2505-0125. Pp. 353-362.

4-      Sani, A. (2015). ADMINISTRATION OF ZAKAT IN NIGERIA: IDEALS AND REALITIES. Al-Hikmah Journal Of Islamic Studies, Department Of Islamic Studies, UMYU Katsina. Vol. 3 No. 1. January. ISSN: 2277-0658. Pp. 142-153.

5-      Sani, A. (2016). AN ANOTOMY OF THE PROVISIONS OF HUMAN SOCIAL WELFARE IN ISLAM. Taguwa, Journal Of Humanities. Faculty Of Humanities, Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina. Vol. 6. January. ISSN: 2141-1662. Pp. 116-126.

6-      Sani, A. (2016). USING THE PROCEEDS OF ZAKAT TOWARDS POVERTY REDUCTION IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF ZAKAT AND ENDOWMENT BOARD ZAMFARA STATE. Jalingo Journal Of Arabic And Islamic Studies. Department Of Arabic And Islamic Studies, Taraba State University, Jalingo. Vol. 3, No. 1, June. ISSN: 978-248-0479. Pp. 47-62.

7-      Sani. A. (2016). MANAGEMENT OF CASH WAQF IN NIGERIA: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS (A CASE STUDY OF ZAKAT AND ENDOWMENT BOARD ZAMFARA STATE).AL-ASAALAH, INTERNATIONAL Journal Of Department Of Arabic And Islamic Studies. College Of Humanities. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin- Kwara State- Nigeria. October. ISSN: 2141-6885. Pp. 257-265.

8-      Sani, A. (2017). ISLAMIC ENDOWMENT (WAQF): HOPE OF THE MUSLIM WORLD. Al-Nazzarah Referred Journal Of Arabic And Islamic Studies. Arabic And Islamic Studies Unit, Department Of Religion And Philosophy, Faculty Of Arts, University Of Jos. Vol. 1, No. 4, June, 2017. ISSN: 2550-7184. Pp. 1-10.

9-      Sani, A. (2018). ISLAM AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC WELFARE IN NORTHERN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF ZAKAT COUNCIL AND ZAKAT AND HUBSI COMMISSION KANO STATE. Al-Nazzarah Referred Journal Of Arabic And Islamic Studies. Arabic And Islamic Studies Unit, Department Of Religion And Philosophy, Faculty Of Arts, University Of Jos. Vol. 2, No. 2, October, 2018. ISSN: 2550-7184. Pp. 1-10.

10-  Sani, A. (2019). HARNESSING THE ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH IN KATSINA STATE: ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVES. AL-NAHDAH A Journal Of Islamic Heritage, Published By Centre For Islamic Studies CIS, Usmanu Danfodio, University, Sokoto, Nigeria. Vol. 10 Nos. 1 & 2, January, 2019. ISSN-10794-4829. Pp. 26-44.

11-  Sani, A. And Shafi’u A. K. (2019). SELF-RELIANCE IN ISLAM: A MECHANISM FOR SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AMONG MUSLIM YOUTH IN NIGERIA. Book Of Tropical Educational Issues. Faculty Of Education And Extension Services. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto-Nigeria. Vol. I. March 2019. ISSN: 978-978-953-736-5. Pp. 279-295.

12-  Sani, A. (2019). TOWARDS RRE-MODELLING THE AL-MAJIRI SCHOOL SYSTEM IN NORTHERN NIGERIA: A SYSTEMATIC WAQF AS PANACEA.UMYU Journal Of Educational Research, Faculty Of Education, Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina. Vol. 9, No. 1, September, 2019. ISSN: 2141-7881. Pp. 213-221.

13-  Sani, A. (2019). HAUSA CULTURE AND WOMEN EMANCIPATION: A REFLECTION IN THE LIFE OF WOMEN DURING THE TIME OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD (PBUH). ANYIGBA Journal Of Arabic And Islamic Studies. Vol. 2, No. 2 December, 2019. Kogi State University, Anyigba. ISSN. Pp. 38-44.

14-  Sani, A. (2020). AN ASSESSMENT OF QUR’ANIC EDUCATION IN IDP CAMPS OF NORTH-WESTERN NIGERIA: PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS. Al-Yaqeen International Journal Of Islamic Studies. Maiden Edition. Vol. 1. No. 1, June, 2020. Pp. 180-190.

15-  Sani, A.& Aminu, M. (2020). The Role Of Peace In Fostering Unity And Sustainable Development Among Muslims In Nigeria. Al-NASR Journal Of Islamic Studies. Vol. 2, No. (1-B) November, 2020. Department Of Islamic Studies, Faculty Of Humanities, Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano. ISSN. Pp. 468-476.

16-  Sani, A. (2021). DE-RADICALIZING RETURNEES THROUGH RE-EDUCATION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND REINTEGRATION IN NIGERIA: AN ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE.ALLAWH Journal Of Arabic And Islamic Studies, Faculty Of Arts, University Of Maiduguri, Borno State. Vol. 12 No. 1, January, 2021. ISSN: 1595-5567. Pp. 353-362.

17-  Sani, A. & Muhammad, B. (2021). THE IMPACT OF FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS ON DA’WAH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN KANO STATE, NIGERIA. Islam Universalia International Journal Of Islamic Studies And Social Sciences. Vol. 2 No. 3. 2021. E-ISSN: 2684-8139. Available Online: https://ejournal.cyberdakwah.com/index.php/Islam-Universalia/article/view/175. Pp. 436-458.(Indexed).

18-  Sani, A., &Muhammad, B. (2021). An Entrepreneur (Khadijah (R.A) In The Prophetic House: Lesson To The Contemporary Muslim Women Of Katsina State. AL-ITQAN: JOURNAL OF ISLAMIC SCIENCES AND COMPARATIVE STUDIES, 5(1), 121–135. Available online:https://journals.iium.edu.my/al-itqan/index.php/al-itqan/article/view/193.DOI: https://doi.org/10.31436/alitqan.v5i1(Indexed).

19-  Abbas, A., Ahmad, M. K. & Sani, A. (2021). AN ASSESSMENT OF THE ROLE OF MUSLIM WOMEN COMPANIONS (SAHABIYYAT) TO SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: LESSONS FOR CONTEMPORARY MUSLIM SOCIETIES. Al-Hikmah Journal Of Islamic Studies, Department Of Islamic Studies, UMYU Katsina. Vol.9 No. II. June. ISSN: 2277-0658. Pp. 150-162.

20-  Sani, A. (2021). Poverty Reduction And Waqf Sustainability In Northern Nigeria: Between Tradition And Modern Islamic Practice. Abuja Journal Of Islamic Studies (AJIS) Second Edition, Vol. 2, No. 2. 2021. ISSN: 2659-0514. Pp. 54-64.

21-  Sani, A. & Muhammad, B. (2022). Poverty Challenges Among Muslims In Nigeria And The Contributions Of The Islamic Medical Association Of Nigeria (IMAN) Katsina State Chapter. AL-ITQAN: JOURNAL OF ISLAMIC SCIENCES AND COMPARATIVE STUDIES, 6(1), 151–163. Retrieved From https://journals.iium.edu.my/al-itqan/index.php/al-itqan/article/view/229. VOL. 6 NO. 1 (2022): FEBRUARY ISSUE. DOI: https://doi.org/10.31436/alitqan.v6i1(Indexed).

22-   Sani, A. (2022). THE ROLE OF ISLAMIC NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS (NGOs) TOWARDS THE SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE MUSLIM UMMAH IN KANO STATE, NIGERIA. AL-MAJMA’ International Academic Journal Of Arabic & Islamic Studies. Vol. III. April, 2022/1443AH. ISSN: 2735-9042. Departments Of Arabic And Islamic Studies, Kaduna State University, Kaduna.Pp.11-24.

23-  Bilyaminu, M. & Sani, A. (2022). An Overview Of Islamic Banking Window Operations In Katsina State, Nigeria. AL-KUNUZ: A Journal Of Arabic And Islamic Studies. Department Of Arabic And Islamic Studies, Ibrahim Badamasi Babandiga University, Lapai, Niger State, Nigeria. Vol. 6. No. 1. ISSN: 2408-6002. Pp. 225-242.

Supervisions

Conferences attended

1-       Sani, A. (2011). SHARI’AH AND WOMEN QUESTION: A CASE STUDY OF ZAMFARA STATE FROM 1999-2010. A Paper Presented At International Conference On Shari’ah And Contemporary Issues. Sharif Ali Islamic University, Brunei. May 2011.

2-       Sa’idu Uthman Alkali And Sani, A. (2015). MANAGEMENT OF CASH WAQF IN NIGERIA: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS (A CASE STUDY OF ZAKAT AND ENDOWMENT BOARD ZAMFARA STATE). A Paper Presented At The International Conference On Cash Waqf Titled “Towards Implementation Of Cash Waqf”, Organized By Yayasan Kuis; Held Between 28th – 30th May, 2015 At Concorde Hotel, Shah Alam, Malaysia.

3-       Sani, A. (2016). ISLAMIC ENDOWMENT (WAQF): HOPE OF THE MUSLIM WORLD. A Paper   Presented At 1^st National Annual Conference On The Role Of Languages, History And Religion In The Development, Integration And Security In Nigeria; Organized By Faculty Of Arts And Islamic Studies Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto-Nigeria. Held Between 1^st – 3^rd March, 2016.

4-       Sani, A. (2016). THE ROLE OF ISLAMIC NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS (NGOs) TOWARDS THE SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE MUSLIM UMMAH IN KANO STATE, NIGERIA.A Paper Presented At 3^rd International Conference On Arabic Studies And Islamic Civilization, Held Between 14^th – 15^th March, 2016, At Federal Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Worldconferences.net In Collaboration With Department Of Arabic Studies And Linguistic, Academy Of Islam, International Islamic University College Selengor, Malaysia.

5-       Sani, A. (2017). HARNESSING THE ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH IN KATSINA STATE: ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVES. A Paper   Presented The First Stakeholder’s Workshop On “The Menace Of Youth Restiveness And Drug Abuse In Katsina State” Held On Thursday, 16^th Nov., 2017, At State Secretariat, Katsina State, Nigeria.

6-       Sani, A. (2018). ISLAM AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC WELFARE IN NORTHERN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF ZAKAT COUNCIL AND ZAKAT AND HUBSI COMMISSION KANO STATE. Paper Presented At Departmental Seminar Series, Organized By The Department Of Islamic Studies, Faculty Of Humanities, Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina. On Tuesday, 24^th April, 2018 At DRR -11am.

7-       Sani, A. (2018). POVERTY REDUCTION AND WAQF SUSTAINABILITY IN NORTHERN NIGERIA: BETWEEN TRADITION AND MODERN ISLAMIC PRACTICE. 3rd Annual International Conference Of The Department Of Islamic Studies, (AICODIS), Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) In Collaboration With: International Institute Of Islamic Banking And Finance (IIIBF) And International Institute Of Islamic Thought, Nigeria Office (IIITN) THEME: ISLAM, ECONOMIC GROWTH AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT. Held On 9th-11th July, 2018 At Assembly Hall, NSUK.

8-       Sani, A. (2018). DE-RADICALIZING RETURNEES THROUGH RE-EDUCATION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND REINTEGRATION IN NIGERIA: AN ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE.A Paper Presented At The 36^th National Conference Organized By The Nigeria Association Of Teachers Of Arabic & Islamic Studies (NATAIS), Theme – Deradicalisation And The Role Of Arabic And Islamic Studies. Held At Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria Between 7^th And 12^th October, 2018.

9-       Shafi’u Abubakar Kurfi &Sani, A. (2018). ISLAMIC AUDITING SYSTEM AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES:  AN OVERVIEW.A Paper Presented At The 1^st First National Conference; Theme: “Contemporary Socio-Political & Economic Issues In Nigeria: Challenges And Way Forward” Organized By The Faculty Of Social And Management Sciences, Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina. Held Between 29^th To 31^st October, 2018.

10-   Sani, A. (2018). HAUSA CULTURE AND WOMEN EMANCIPATION: A REFLECTION IN THE LIFE OF WOMEN DURING THE TIME OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD (PBUH). A Paper Presented At Seminar Series Of The Faculty Of Humanities Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina On The 1^st November, 2018.

11-   Sani, A. And Shafi’u, A. K. (2018). SELF-RELIANCE IN ISLAM: A MECHANISM FOR SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AMONG MUSLIM YOUTH IN NIGERIA.A Paper Presented At The 5^th National Annual Conference On The Education, National Security And Economic Empowerment. Organized By Faculty Of Education And Extension Services. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto-Nigeria. Held Between 5^th – 8^th November, 2018.

12-   Sani, A. (2018). TOWARDS RE-MODELLING THE AL-MAJIRI SCHOOL SYSTEM IN NORTHERN NIGERIA: A SYSTEMATIC WAQF AS PANACEA.A Paper Presented At The 2^nd Kano Waqf International Conference (KWIC 2018) Organized By Awqaf Organization Of Nigeria (AWQAF), In Collaboration With Islamic Law Department And Centre For Islamic Civilization And Interfaith Dialogue, Bayero University, Kano. Held On Monday 26^th to Thursday 29^thNovember, 2018.

13-   Sani, A. & Bilyaminu, M_. (2019). THE IMPACT OF FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS ON DA’WAH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN KANO STATE. Being A Paper Delivered At The National Conference Organized By Faculty Of Humanities On A Theme “Kano: Politics, Economy And Society From The Earliest Times To The Present”, Held At Yusuf Maitama Sule University, City Campus, Kano, Between Monday 15^th To Wednesday, 17^th April, 2019.

14-   Sani, A. (2019). A GLANCE AT THE LIFE OF CALIPH UMAR BN KHATTAB (R.A) ON SERVING HUMANITY THROUGH GOVERNANCE: A LESSON FOR MUSLIM LEADERS IN NIGERIA. Being A Paper Delivered At The 4th International Conference Organized By The Department Of Islamic Studies, Faculty Of Arts, Nasarawa State University, Keffi (Nsuk). On A Theme “Islam, Politics And Sustainable Development”, Held At Assembly Hall, Nsuk Between 9^th To 12^th June, 2019.

15-   Sani, A. & Aminu, M. (2019). THE ROLE OF PEACE IN FOSTERING UNITY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AMONG MUSLIMS IN NIGERIA. Being A Paper Delivered At The 4th International Conference Organized By The Department Of Islamic Studies, Faculty Of Arts, Nasarawa State University, Keffi (Nsuk). On A Theme “Islam, Politics And Sustainable Development”, Held At Assembly Hall, Nsuk Between 9^th To 12^th June, 2019.

16-   Sani, A. & Bilyaminu, M. (2019). AN ENTREPRENEUR ‘KHADIJAH (R.A)’ IN THE PROPHETIC HOUSE: LESSON TO THE CONTEMPORARY MUSLIM WOMEN OF KATSINA STATE. Being A Paper Delivered At The UMYU-NUSRET International Conference On The “Relevance Of The Life Of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) To The Contemporary Societies: Challenges And Solutions”. Between Monday 04^th To Wednesday, 06^th November, 2019.

17-   Sani, A. (2019). AN ASSESSMENT OF QUR’ANIC EDUCATION IN IDP CAMPS OF NORTH-WESTERN NIGERIA: PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS. Being A Paper Delivered At The 37^th National Conference Organized By Nigeria Association Of Teachers Of Arabic & Islamic Studies (NATAIS) On A Theme “repositioning Qur’anic Education In Nigeria: Arabic And Islamic Studies Perspective - Scheduled To Hold At Olabisi Onabanjo University Of Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State Between 17^th And 22^nd November, 2019.

18-   Sani, A. & Bilyaminu, M. (2021). ORPHANS’ WELFARE IN ISLAM: AN OVERVIEW OF THE CONDITIONS OF ORPHANS IN KATSINA STATE-NIGERIA. Being A Paper Delivered At The 1^st International Islamic Conference, Organized By The Department Of Islamic Studies, Faculty Of Humanities On A Theme “Islam And Islamic Scholarship In Nigeria: Prospects And Challenges”, Held At Yusuf Maitama Sule University, City Campus, Kano, Between Friday 2nd To Sunday, 4th July, 2021.

19-   Sani, A. (2023). ZAKAT INVESTMENT MODEL: AN ALTERNATIVE FOR SUSTAINABLE ZAKAT MANAGEMENT IN NORTHERN NIGERIA. Being A Paper Delivered At The 40^th National Conference Organized By Nigeria Association Of Teachers Of Arabic & Islamic Studies (NATAIS) SUNDAY 10TH TO FRIDAY, 15TH DECEMBER 2023 AT UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN (UI), OYO STATE.