The Life and Contributions of Professor Emeritus Sani Zahradeen
Student: Ahmad Musa Ibrahim (Other, 2025)
Department of ISLAMIC STUDIES/ARABIC
Bayero University, Kano, Kano State
Abstract
This research examines the life and scholarly contributions of Professor Emeritus Sani Zahradeen, one of Nigeria’s foremost Islamic scholars, educators, and community leaders. The study traces his early life, education, academic and administrative career, and his service as Grand Imam of Kano. It highlights his pivotal role in the development of Islamic and Arabic studies in Nigeria, the expansion of higher education through his leadership at Bayero University Kano, and his moral influence in religious and public life. Using qualitative historical and descriptive analysis, the work situates Professor Zahradeen’s achievements within the broader context of Nigerian intellectual and spiritual development. The study concludes that his integrated model of scholarship and community service stands as an enduring legacy for future generations of scholars and leaders.
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- Covenant Polytechnic, Aba, Abia State 1
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