Chapter Three - Makarantar Ilmi and its Curriculum in Northern Nigeria
Usman Al-amin
Affiliation: Department of History, University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
Keywords: Nigeria, Makarantar Ilmi, Islamic Traditional Schools, Islamic Education
Categories: News and Views, Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
DOI: 10.17160/josha.11.2.968
Languages: English
Makarantar Ilimi and its curriculum occupy a special and important position in the transmission of knowledge in Northern Nigerian society, shedding light on its significance in fostering education, preserving traditional knowledge, and promoting social cohesion. In Chapter Three, Al-amin examines Makarantar Ilimi and its curriculum in the context of northern Nigeria. He argues that understanding its curriculum is essential for appreciating the rich tapestry of education in Nigeria, where traditional and formal systems often coexist and complement each other in shaping the nation's future generations.