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Department of Islamic Studies Kaduna State University

Abdullahi Muhammad

Head of Department

Professor Abdullahi Muhammad, a renowned academician at Kaduna State University, is dedicated to teaching excellence and collaborative learning. With a Ph.D. in Islamic Studies, he fosters Islamic scholarship and community welfare through active involvement in educational and religious organizations. As Deputy Chief Imam of Abdullahi Fodio Mosque, he continues to shape Islamic education in Nigeria and inspire future generations.

Biography

Professor Abdullahi Muhammad was born in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. He is a distinguished academician and a professor in the Department of Islamic Studies at Kaduna State University. He earned his Ph.D. in Islamic Studies from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, in 2016, after completing his Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees at Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto, between 1995 and 2003. He also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Education and a Certificate in Computer Science.

Throughout his career, Professor Muhammad has demonstrated a deep commitment to Islamic education and community service. He has contributed extensively to both the academic and social spheres. As a patron and active member of various educational and religious organizations, he has been involved in many initiatives that support Islamic scholarship and community welfare. He is currently the Deputy Chief Imam of Abdullahi Fodio Mosque in Zaria and has played a role in various charitable and educational committees.

A passionate speaker, he has delivered numerous talks on Islamic topics at national and international conferences, as well as on radio platforms. His expertise spans a wide range of Islamic disciplines, and he continues to shape the future of Islamic education in Nigeria through his teaching and leadership roles.

Education

  • PhD. Islamic Studies - 2016
  • P.G.D.E.(Post Graduate Diploma in Education) - 2003
  • M.A. (Islamic) - 2002
  • B.A. (Arabic Hons) - 1995
  • First living Certificate - 1984

Publications

  • A. Muhammad (2023) an IntROduCtIOn tO tHE SCIEnCE OF QuR’an.(in the process of publishing by Alin Kawo printing press Company Kaduna, ISBN:9789787856895
  • A, Muhammad (2023) Suwarun min al- Tahaddiyat al-akhlaqiyyah al- Mu’sirah fi madinati Kaduna wa duruqu ilajiha min manzuril al –Islami, in the al-Sahwah International Journal series 10,published by Department of Islamic Studies, Kaduna State Univerity,ISSN:23501545,pp-121-126
  • A, Muhammad (2023) Causes of drug abuse among the youths and adolescents in Nigeria: Solution from Islamic point of view in the al-Sahwa international Islamic Journal, series 10, published by Department of Islamic Studies, Kaduna State University, ISSN :23501545, PP 108-166.
  • A, Muhammad & Muhammad Rabi’u Zakariya’u (2022) Relevance of Prophetic Approach to ethno-Religious crisis Resolution for sustainable peace in Kaduna State in ANYINBA Journal of Arabic and Islamic Studies a Publication of the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Prince Abubakar Abdu University,Vol,21,2022 CE/1444AH, ,ISBN15978893, pp-53-66
  • A. Muhammad and Adamu Jumare (2022) The contribution of Sheikh Muhammad Auwal Abba Aji to the field of Tafsir with reference to social and political development in Nigeria in AL-MaJMa’ IntERnatIOnal JOuRnal published by the Department of Arabic and the Department of Islamic Studies Kaduna State University, Kaduna –Nigeria,ISBN-2735-9042.pp-25

Skills

Teaching Excellence95%
Leadership and Community Engagement90%
Public Speaking88%
Research and Scholarly Writing85%
Multilingual Proficiency80%